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Springfield, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)

Springfield, MO job market overview (June 2026)

The Springfield, MO job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 737 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.

Springfield, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Springfield, MO.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager80——
Retail Associate54—$21/hr n=4
Registered Nurse30——
Crew / Cashier29——
Cook / Kitchen19——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time48—$21/hr n=13
Full-time39$116k n=3—
Contract15——
Intern6——
Temporary5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail396$35k n=5$21.08/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants188——
Consumer Goods90$100k n=5$21.08/hr n=12
Healthcare76$35k n=3$17.70/hr n=3
Professional Services62——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager80
  • Retail Associate54
  • Registered Nurse30
  • Crew / Cashier29
  • Cook / Kitchen19
  • Food Service19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Managers, All Other12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Software Developers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail396
  • Food Service / Restaurants188
  • Consumer Goods90
  • Healthcare76
  • Professional Services62
  • Manufacturing30

Employment mix

  • Unspecified624 · 85%
  • Part-time48 · 7%
  • Full-time39 · 5%
  • Contract15 · 2%
  • Intern6 · 1%
  • Temporary5 · 1%

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