Jobs in Mankato, MN
89 active postings tracked in Mankato, MN · collapsed to 76 roles.
Mankato, MN Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.54/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 14 added vs 0 removed)
Mankato, MN job market overview (May 2026)
The Mankato, MN job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 89 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 48% of postings in Mankato, MN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 14 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 996+ days.
- 12% of postings list a salary range (11 of 89).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.54/hr, with 73% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, PetSmart, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in food service and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Mankato, MN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mankato, MN.
- 89Active postings
- 14Posted this week
- 43Open 30+ days48% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 12%List salary11 of 89
- 73%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $112kMedian annual (max)
- $24.54/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian agep90 996d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service10
- Crew / Cashier8
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Retail Associate7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Truck Driver (CDL)6
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Retail Salespersons5
- Managers, All Other4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Bartenders2
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants42
- Retail40
- Consumer Goods28
- Transportation & Logistics9
- Manufacturing4
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified57 · 64%
- Part-time18 · 20%
- Full-time11 · 12%
- Contract2 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Mankato, Minnesota · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 days ago
- Kitchen LeaderFood Service
Chipotle · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.chipotle.com
$16.65–$18.53/hr · posted 3 days ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363242-3)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Mankato, MN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364583-4)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Mankato, MN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- ServerServer / Host
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 1 week ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Local No TouchTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 week ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Local No Touch YardTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 week ago
- Truck Driver CDL A No Touch Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 week ago
- Seasonal Associate-Mankato Heights Plaza× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Mankato, Minnesota, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Solo RegionalTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Yard No TouchTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.autozone.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Certified Restaurant SupervisorFood Service
Red Lobster · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.redlobster.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 1 month ago
- Mobile Associate, Store in Store - Retail SalesCustomer Success
T-Mobile · Mankato, Minnesota · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Yard Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 month ago
- Apprentice General Manager
Chipotle · Mankato, MN · jobs.chipotle.com
$19.25–$21.43/hr · posted 2 months ago
- HospitalityCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago
- HOH (Kitchen) Team MemberFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago