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Independence, MO 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)

Independence, MO job market overview (June 2026)

The Independence, MO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 262 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.

Independence, MO job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$21.08/hr n=7
Full-time12$136k n=4—
Intern3——
Temporary3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail147—$21.08/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants91——
Consumer Goods23—$21.08/hr n=7
Healthcare15$155k n=3$31.80/hr n=3
Professional Services12——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate27
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Food Service14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Cook / Kitchen9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Bartenders3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail147
  • Food Service / Restaurants91
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Healthcare15
  • Professional Services12
  • Telecommunications6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified220 · 84%
  • Part-time23 · 9%
  • Full-time12 · 5%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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