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Jobs in Cape Girardeau, MO
136 active postings tracked in Cape Girardeau, MO · collapsed to 109 roles.
Cape Girardeau, MO Job Market Score
- 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 136 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Cape Girardeau, MO have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 18 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 40 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3547+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (12 of 136).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $21.08/hr, with 58% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Texas Roadhouse, Dollar General, and Walgreens.
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.
- 136Active postings
- 18Posted this week
- 78Open 30+ days57% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary12 of 136
- 58%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $70kMedian annual (max)
- $21.08/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 40dMedian agep90 3547d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager22
- Retail Associate17
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail76
- Food Service / Restaurants59
- Consumer Goods26
- Healthcare11
- Financial Services1
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified105 · 77%
- Part-time21 · 15%
- Temporary5 · 4%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift ManagerFood Service
Arby's · Cape Girardeau, MO, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 3 months ago
- Team MemberFood Service
Arby's · Cape Girardeau, MO, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 3 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.ulta.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352217-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Cape Girardeau, MO · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- CUSTOMER SVC/SHIFT LEADERShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Kroger · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.ulta.com
posted 0 years ago
- Retail Customer Service SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
PetSmart · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15.76–$23.76/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$21.08/hr · posted 2 years ago
- 03401 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$21/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03401Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO S21760Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO S21760Retail Associate
Dollar General · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO S21760Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO S21760Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$21.08/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15–$21/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.petsmart.com
$15.08–$21.08/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO S01194Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Cape Girardeau, Missouri · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago