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Emporia, Kansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.13/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Emporia, Kansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Emporia, Kansas job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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.

Emporia, Kansas job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Emporia, Kansas.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Retail Associate10—$18/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier9——
Food Service3——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$18.07/hr n=6
Full-time6—$18.66/hr n=5
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail44—$18.13/hr n=11
Food Service / Restaurants24——
Consumer Goods22—$18.13/hr n=11
Healthcare3——
Manufacturing1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Food Service3
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Bartender / Barista2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Bartenders2
  • Production1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Healthcare3
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified50 · 72%
  • Part-time10 · 14%
  • Full-time6 · 9%
  • Temporary3 · 4%

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