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Springfield, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+107 this week — 107 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (30% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($50k vs $135k national)

Springfield, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Springfield, MO job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 641 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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 / Manager73——
Retail Associate50—$21/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier33——
Restaurant Manager / GM26——
Pharmacy24$35k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other42$77k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33——
Fast Food and Counter Workers22——
Retail Salespersons13——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time50——
Part-time41—$21.08/hr n=10
Contract23——
Intern9——
Temporary5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail386$35k n=8$21.08/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants202——
Consumer Goods67$116k n=3$21.08/hr n=12
Healthcare47$35k n=6—
Transportation & Logistics27——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager73
  • Retail Associate50
  • Crew / Cashier33
  • Restaurant Manager / GM26
  • Pharmacy24
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other42
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers22
  • Retail Salespersons13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12
  • Software Developers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail386
  • Food Service / Restaurants202
  • Consumer Goods67
  • Healthcare47
  • Transportation & Logistics27
  • Manufacturing11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified513 · 80%
  • Full-time50 · 8%
  • Part-time41 · 6%
  • Contract23 · 4%
  • Intern9 · 1%
  • Temporary5 · 1%

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