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Benton, Arkansas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Benton, Arkansas job market overview (May 2026)

The Benton, Arkansas job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 79 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Benton, Arkansas job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Benton, Arkansas.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail44—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants36——
Consumer Goods17—$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare2——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Server / Host6
  • Food Service4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare2
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified57 · 72%
  • Part-time15 · 19%
  • Full-time4 · 5%
  • Temporary3 · 4%

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