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Hattiesburg, MS 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 (10% appear duplicated)

Hattiesburg, MS job market overview (June 2026)

The Hattiesburg, MS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 208 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.

Hattiesburg, MS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hattiesburg, MS.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time9$36k n=4—
Temporary4——
Contract3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants80$70k n=3—
Consumer Goods25—$17.57/hr n=6
Professional Services20——
Financial Services12$34k n=10—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Retail Associate20
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Server / Host14
  • Food Service11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants80
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Professional Services20
  • Financial Services12
  • Healthcare9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified164 · 79%
  • Part-time26 · 13%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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