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Hays, 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)

Hays, Kansas job market overview (June 2026)

The Hays, Kansas job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.

Hays, Kansas job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse15—$46/hr n=12
Store Supervisor / Manager10——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)8——
Retail Associate5——
Pharmacy3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time7—$40/hr n=6
Part-time6——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare39$20k n=4$46/hr n=24
Professional Services30—$46/hr n=24
Retail26——
Food Service / Restaurants17——
Consumer Goods3——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)8
  • Retail Associate5
  • Pharmacy3
  • Crew / Cashier3

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
  • Pharmacists1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare39
  • Professional Services30
  • Retail26
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Real Estate3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified64 · 80%
  • Full-time7 · 9%
  • Part-time6 · 8%
  • Contract3 · 4%

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