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Jobs in Columbus, Mississippi
92 active postings tracked in Columbus, Mississippi · collapsed to 85 roles.
Columbus, Mississippi 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)
- Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
Columbus, Mississippi job market overview (June 2026)
The Columbus, Mississippi job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 92 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 retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Columbus, Mississippi have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 75 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2821+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (8 of 92).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Kroger, and Pizza Hut.
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.
Columbus, Mississippi job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbus, Mississippi.
- 92Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 92Open 30+ days100% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 9%List salary8 of 92
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 75dMedian agep90 2821d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager15
- Retail Associate9
- Crew / Cashier6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
- Food Service4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Waiters and Waitresses1
- Dishwashers1
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop1
- Customer Service Representatives1
Top sectors
- Retail57
- Food Service / Restaurants41
- Consumer Goods14
- Transportation & Logistics7
- Telecommunications3
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified82 · 89%
- Part-time6 · 7%
- Full-time3 · 3%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20196Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20196Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20196Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, MS S20196Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, MS S17420Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S17420Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S17420Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S17420Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$103k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$17.63/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Restaurant Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Love's Travel Stops · Columbus, MS · career8.successfactors.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Kitchen Team MemberFood Service
Love's Travel Stops · Columbus, MS · career8.successfactors.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Customer Service CashierCrew / Cashier
Love's Travel Stops · Columbus, MS · career8.successfactors.com
posted 1 month ago
- Senior Sales Engineer - US FederalSales Engineer
Ericsson · Columbus, Mississippi · jobs.ericsson.com
$150k–$225k · posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Patrol Driver
Allied Universal · Columbus, Mississippi · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago