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Cape Girardeau, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Cape Girardeau, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Cape Girardeau, MO job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 134 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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.

Cape Girardeau, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time22—$21.08/hr n=5
Temporary5——
Full-time4——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail74—$21.08/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Consumer Goods26—$21.08/hr n=7
Healthcare11——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Retail Associate16
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Food Service10
  • Server / Host9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail74
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Healthcare11
  • Financial Services1
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified102 · 76%
  • Part-time22 · 16%
  • Temporary5 · 4%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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