Jobs in Columbia, MO
377 active postings tracked in Columbia, MO · collapsed to 325 roles.
Columbia, MO Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($42/hr vs $26/hr national)
Columbia, MO job market overview (June 2026)
The Columbia, MO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 377 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Columbia, MO have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 58 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1205+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (27 of 377).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $42/hr, with 74% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Aya Healthcare, Dollar General, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Columbia, MO job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbia, MO.
- 377Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 377Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 7%List salary27 of 377
- 74%Hourly20 of disclosed
- $64kMedian annual (max)
- $42/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 58dMedian agep90 1205d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager48
- Retail Associate22
- Food Service20
- Cook / Kitchen18
- Crew / Cashier18
- Registered Nurse17
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7
- Bartenders5
- Managers, All Other3
- Retail Salespersons3
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants145
- Retail136
- Professional Services61
- Healthcare57
- Consumer Goods45
- Transportation & Logistics12
Employment mix
- Unspecified305 · 81%
- Part-time47 · 12%
- Contract13 · 3%
- Full-time12 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- 00816 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Columbia, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Sales Floor Associate - Columbia Mall MoRetail Associate
JCPenney · Columbia, Missouri · jobs.jcp.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Columbia, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$21.08/hr · posted 2 years ago
- 01629 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Sally Beauty · Columbia, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 2 years ago
- Hair Stylist - Columbia MallBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Columbia, Missouri · jobs.jcp.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Columbia, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$21/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Store Manager 01629Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Columbia, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 01629Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Columbia, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 00816Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Columbia, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
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Dollar General · Columbia, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago