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Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

30
/ 100
Weak

Ridgeland, MS 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 (6% appear duplicated)

Ridgeland, MS job market overview (June 2026)

The Ridgeland, MS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ridgeland, MS job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants33——
Consumer Goods22—$17.57/hr n=6
Professional Services15——
Real Estate7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Server / Host5
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Professional Services15
  • Real Estate7
  • Financial Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified128 · 80%
  • Part-time19 · 12%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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