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Columbia, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+39 this week — 46 added vs 7 removed)

Columbia, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Columbia, MO job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 290 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Columbia, MO job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time34—$21.08/hr n=5
Full-time11——
Contract9——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail137—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants133——
Consumer Goods50—$21.08/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics16——
Healthcare14——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager49
  • Food Service22
  • Retail Associate20
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Delivery Driver12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers18
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers13
  • General and Operations Managers7
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Bartenders5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail137
  • Food Service / Restaurants133
  • Consumer Goods50
  • Transportation & Logistics16
  • Healthcare14
  • Financial Services7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified236 · 81%
  • Part-time34 · 12%
  • Full-time11 · 4%
  • Contract9 · 3%

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