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Jobs in Emporia, Kansas
69 active postings tracked in Emporia, Kansas · collapsed to 61 roles.
Emporia, Kansas Job Market Score
- 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.
- 54% of postings in Emporia, Kansas have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 3 new postings have appeared this week — about 4% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 51 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 17% of postings list a salary range (12 of 69).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.13/hr, with 92% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty.
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.
- 69Active postings
- 3Posted this week
- 37Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 17%List salary12 of 69
- 92%Hourly11 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.13/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 51dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail44
- Food Service / Restaurants24
- Consumer Goods22
- Healthcare3
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified50 · 72%
- Part-time10 · 14%
- Full-time6 · 9%
- Temporary3 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Production Technician× 2 openings
Cargill · Emporia, Kansas · careers.cargill.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Arby's · Emporia, KS, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Arby's · Emporia, KS, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Pharmacy Manager - Sign-On Bonus Available
Walgreens · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 week ago
- Team Member, PetsenseCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Emporia, Kansas · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Store Manager, Petsense
Tractor Supply · Emporia, Kansas · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago