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Festus, Missouri Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 9% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (32% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (60% open 30+ days)

Festus, Missouri job market overview (May 2026)

The Festus, Missouri job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 65 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants 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 cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Festus, Missouri job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Festus, Missouri.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Food Service6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Server / Host6
  • Retail Associate5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Retail25
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified55 · 85%
  • Part-time10 · 15%

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