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Junction City, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $135k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)

Junction City, KS job market overview (May 2026)

The Junction City, KS job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants 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.

Junction City, KS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Junction City, KS.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants27
Retail26$120k n=3
Consumer Goods18$120k n=3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Retail Associate8
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Food Service4
  • Server / Host2
  • Maintenance Technician1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Retail26
  • Consumer Goods18

Employment mix

  • Unspecified53 · 84%
  • Part-time8 · 13%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

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