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Kansas City, MO-KS 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 below the national median ($21.08/hr vs $26/hr national)

Kansas City, MO-KS job market overview (July 2026)

The Kansas City, MO-KS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,468 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.

Kansas City, MO-KS job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager120$116k n=5—
Retail Associate101—$21/hr n=11
Crew / Cashier71——
Engineering53——
Server / Host42——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time114—$21.08/hr n=34
Full-time62$116k n=13$21.08/hr n=6
Contract22——
Intern9——
Temporary8——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail485$116k n=7$21.08/hr n=34
Professional Services421——
Food Service / Restaurants311——
Energy245——
Consumer Goods148$116k n=9$21.08/hr n=35

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager120
  • Retail Associate101
  • Crew / Cashier71
  • Engineering53
  • Server / Host42
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead37

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers20
  • Managers, All Other15
  • Bartenders12
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail485
  • Professional Services421
  • Food Service / Restaurants311
  • Energy245
  • Consumer Goods148
  • Healthcare85

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,253 · 85%
  • Part-time114 · 8%
  • Full-time62 · 4%
  • Contract22 · 1%
  • Intern9 · 1%
  • Temporary8 · 1%

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