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Hays, Kansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Hays, Kansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Hays, Kansas job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hays, Kansas job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Bartender / Barista3
  • Pharmacy3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Bartenders3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Pharmacists2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail29
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Healthcare6
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Transportation & Logistics1
  • Education1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified38 · 81%
  • Part-time5 · 11%
  • Temporary2 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 4%

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