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Saint Joseph, MO 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 ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)

Saint Joseph, MO job market overview (June 2026)

The Saint Joseph, MO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 373 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and therapist (pt / ot / speech), with healthcare 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 therapist (pt / ot / speech).
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse96—$46/hr n=56
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)37—$43/hr n=14
LPN / LVN35—$33/hr n=18
Store Supervisor / Manager34——
Retail Associate20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time80—$46/hr n=77
Part-time31—$46/hr n=27
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare238—$46/hr n=113
Professional Services234—$46/hr n=113
Retail75—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants62——
Consumer Goods11—$21.08/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse96
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)37
  • LPN / LVN35
  • Store Supervisor / Manager34
  • Retail Associate20
  • Food Service14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare238
  • Professional Services234
  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants62
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified259 · 69%
  • Full-time80 · 21%
  • Part-time31 · 8%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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