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Columbus, Mississippi Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Columbus, Mississippi job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbus, Mississippi job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 106 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbus, Mississippi job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbus, Mississippi.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Temporary3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail78$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants39
Healthcare19
Consumer Goods14$17.57/hr n=6
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate11
  • Pharmacy7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Pharmacists4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Healthcare19
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services2
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 88%
  • Part-time6 · 6%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 3%

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