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Starkville, 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 (8% appear duplicated)

Starkville, MS job market overview (June 2026)

The Starkville, MS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 76 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.

Starkville, MS job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time9$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time3
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail48$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants31
Consumer Goods12$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare2
Transportation & Logistics2

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Food Service3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Cashiers1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail48
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare2
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified63 · 83%
  • Part-time9 · 12%
  • Full-time3 · 4%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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