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Meridian, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($40k vs $135k national)

Meridian, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Meridian, MS job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 85 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Meridian, MS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Meridian, MS.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Food Service9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Light Truck Drivers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail49
  • Food Service / Restaurants30
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Financial Services3
  • Healthcare3
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 82%
  • Part-time9 · 11%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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