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 (+15 this week — 15 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.
- 15 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% 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 Ulta Beauty.
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
- 15Posted 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)5
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
- Retail41
- Consumer Goods28
- Transportation & Logistics8
- 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
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$72k–$116k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.65–$24.67/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Full-Time Store Manager TraineeStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Aldi · Mankato, MN, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · Mankato, MN, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Cashier/StockerCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Aldi · Mankato, MN, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Mankato, MN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- (USA) Member SpecialistRetail Associate
Walmart · Mankato, MN · walmart.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Mankato, Minnesota, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Ops Admin II - Dangerous Goods/HazMat
FedEx · Mankato, Minnesota, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 week ago
- Restaurant & Bakery CookFood Service
Perkins · Mankato, MN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Production Specialist - Mankato, MN
Archer Daniels Midland · Mankato, Minnesota · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- MerchandiserMerchandiser / Stocker× 2 openings
Keurig Dr Pepper · Mankato, Minnesota · kdrp.eightfold.ai
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Part- Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Mankato, Minnesota · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 1 day ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Tractor Supply · Mankato, Minnesota · tractorsupply.careers
posted 23 hours ago
- Process Engineer - Mankato, MNEngineering
Archer Daniels Midland · Mankato, Minnesota · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 2 weeks ago