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Carthage, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)
  • Hiring is shrinking (6 added vs 8 removed this week)

Carthage, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Carthage, MO job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 49 active job postings tracked here, 43% 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

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

Carthage, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Carthage, MO.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Retail Associate8
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Warehouse / Stocker3
  • Food Service2
  • Bartender / Barista2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Bartenders2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Healthcare4
  • Manufacturing4
  • Consumer Goods3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified32 · 65%
  • Part-time11 · 22%
  • Full-time5 · 10%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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