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Independence, Kansas Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (19% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Independence, Kansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Independence, Kansas job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 37 active job postings tracked here, 19% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Independence, Kansas job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Bartender / Barista3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Bartenders3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Retail12
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified23 · 62%
  • Part-time11 · 30%
  • Contract2 · 5%
  • Full-time1 · 3%

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