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Mankato, MN 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)
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)

Mankato, MN job market overview (June 2026)

The Mankato, MN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 109 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mankato, MN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mankato, MN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$24.58/hr n=5
Full-time9$116k n=3—
Contract4——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail57—$24.58/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants35——
Consumer Goods31—$24.58/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics8——
Telecommunications6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate7
  • Food Service6
  • Truck Driver (CDL)5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Bartenders2
  • Occupational Therapists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail57
  • Food Service / Restaurants35
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Transportation & Logistics8
  • Telecommunications6
  • Manufacturing4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified72 · 66%
  • Part-time21 · 19%
  • Full-time9 · 8%
  • Contract4 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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