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United States - Mississippi - Jackson Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (34% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($85k vs $129k national)

United States - Mississippi - Jackson job market overview (May 2026)

The United States - Mississippi - Jackson job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 188 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.

United States - Mississippi - Jackson job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in United States - Mississippi - Jackson.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19
Full-time17$80k n=9
Contract9
Temporary8
Intern3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail84
Food Service / Restaurants40
Healthcare28
Energy23
Transportation & Logistics21$77k n=10

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Retail Associate11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11
  • Delivery Driver7
  • Warehouse / Stocker5
  • Crew / Cashier4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Customer Service Representatives5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail84
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Healthcare28
  • Energy23
  • Transportation & Logistics21
  • Professional Services12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified132 · 70%
  • Part-time19 · 10%
  • Full-time17 · 9%
  • Contract9 · 5%
  • Temporary8 · 4%
  • Intern3 · 2%

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