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Paragould, Arkansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Paragould, Arkansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Paragould, Arkansas job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 57 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Paragould, Arkansas job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Paragould, Arkansas.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$18.09/hr n=6
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail39—$18.09/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants18——
Consumer Goods9—$18.09/hr n=7
Healthcare3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Retail Associate6
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Food Service2
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Bartenders2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail39
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified39 · 68%
  • Part-time16 · 28%
  • Full-time2 · 4%

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