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Lee's Summit, MO Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 9% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (30% appear duplicated)

Lee's Summit, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Lee's Summit, MO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 64 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lee's Summit, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lee's Summit, MO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6—$21.08/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail32—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants30——
Consumer Goods14—$21.08/hr n=6
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants30
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified55 · 86%
  • Part-time6 · 9%
  • Full-time2 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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