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Emporia, Kansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 (5% appear duplicated)

Emporia, Kansas job market overview (June 2026)

The Emporia, Kansas job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 62 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.

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.

Emporia, Kansas job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Retail Associate9—$18/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier5——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist3——
Food Service2——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$18.07/hr n=6
Full-time6—$18.66/hr n=5
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail40—$18.13/hr n=11
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods17—$18.13/hr n=11
Healthcare3——
Professional Services3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Food Service2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail40
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare3
  • Professional Services3
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified43 · 69%
  • Part-time11 · 18%
  • Full-time6 · 10%
  • Temporary2 · 3%

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