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Saint Joseph, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (27% appear duplicated)

Saint Joseph, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Saint Joseph, MO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 124 active job postings tracked here, 51% 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.

Saint Joseph, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Saint Joseph, MO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8—$21.08/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail67—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants55——
Healthcare12——
Consumer Goods9—$21.08/hr n=6
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate17
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Food Service7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail67
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Healthcare12
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Financial Services1
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified113 · 91%
  • Part-time8 · 6%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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