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Jobs in Starkville, MS
71 active postings tracked in Starkville, MS · collapsed to 69 roles.
Starkville, MS Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
Starkville, MS job market overview (May 2026)
The Starkville, MS job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 68% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 68% of postings in Starkville, MS have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 2 new postings have appeared this week — about 3% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 214 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3055+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (9 of 71).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Kroger, and PetSmart.
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.
- 71Active postings
- 2Posted this week
- 48Open 30+ days68% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 13%List salary9 of 71
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 214dMedian agep90 3055d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager18
- Retail Associate9
- Crew / Cashier9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
- Cook / Kitchen2
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- General and Operations Managers1
- Cashiers1
- Customer Service Representatives1
Top sectors
- Retail55
- Food Service / Restaurants27
- Consumer Goods13
- Healthcare2
- Education1
Employment mix
- Unspecified58 · 82%
- Part-time9 · 13%
- Full-time3 · 4%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in STARKVILLE, MS S21377Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in STARKVILLE, MS S21377Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in STARKVILLE, MS S17704Retail Associate
Dollar General · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in STARKVILLE, MS S17704Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in STARKVILLE, MS S17704Retail Associate
Dollar General · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in STARKVILLE, MS S17704Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$103k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Starkville, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$17.63/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Starkville, Mississippi · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Starkville, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Grooming Salon Leader, Petsens
Tractor Supply · Starkville, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team Lead, Petsense
Tractor Supply · Starkville, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Starkville, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Groom Tech in Training, PetsenseCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Starkville, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team Member, PetsenseCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Starkville, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago