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Ottawa, Kansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (85% open 30+ days)

Ottawa, Kansas job market overview (June 2026)

The Ottawa, Kansas job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 48 active job postings tracked here, 85% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ottawa, Kansas job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ottawa, Kansas.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Engineering4
  • Food Service3
  • Retail Associate3
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators3
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Registered Nurses1
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail31
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Professional Services3
  • Healthcare3
  • Telecommunications3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified42 · 88%
  • Part-time5 · 10%
  • Full-time1 · 2%

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