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Missouri 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($47/hr vs $26/hr national)

Missouri job market overview (September 2026)

The Missouri job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 7,808 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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 registered nurse and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Missouri job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Missouri.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse879$40k n=17$48/hr n=306
Crew / Cashier827—$24/hr n=5
Store Supervisor / Manager732$116k n=17—
Retail Associate436—$21/hr n=33
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead425——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers299——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers227——
General and Operations Managers179——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers123——
Managers, All Other49$98k n=3—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time709$110k n=73$48/hr n=339
Part-time445$20k n=7$21.15/hr n=148
Temporary161$20k n=36—
Contract97$20k n=12$41/hr n=9
Intern25—$34/hr n=4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants2,626$70k n=7—
Professional Services2,450$30k n=177$48/hr n=632
Healthcare2,132$30k n=199$48/hr n=662
Retail1,843$116k n=18$21.08/hr n=93
Consumer Goods382$116k n=20$21.08/hr n=90

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse879
  • Crew / Cashier827
  • Store Supervisor / Manager732
  • Retail Associate436
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead425
  • Physician / Doctor346

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers299
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers227
  • General and Operations Managers179
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers123
  • Managers, All Other49
  • Retail Salespersons38

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Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants2,626
  • Professional Services2,450
  • Healthcare2,132
  • Retail1,843
  • Consumer Goods382
  • Energy302

Employment mix

  • Unspecified6,371 · 82%
  • Full-time709 · 9%
  • Part-time445 · 6%
  • Temporary161 · 2%
  • Contract97 · 1%
  • Intern25 · 0%

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