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Jobs in Columbus, Mississippi
99 active postings tracked in Columbus, Mississippi · collapsed to 81 roles.
Columbus, Mississippi Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
Columbus, Mississippi job market overview (May 2026)
The Columbus, Mississippi job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 99 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 51% of postings in Columbus, Mississippi have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 43 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2773+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (8 of 99).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Kroger, and Dollar General.
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.
Columbus, Mississippi job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Columbus, Mississippi.
- 99Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 50Open 30+ days51% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary8 of 99
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 43dMedian agep90 2773d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager17
- Retail Associate10
- Pharmacy7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Food Service3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Pharmacists4
- Retail Salespersons4
- Customer Service Representatives3
- Pharmacy Technicians2
- Stockers and Order Fillers2
Top sectors
- Retail79
- Food Service / Restaurants31
- Healthcare20
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services2
- Professional Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified85 · 86%
- Part-time6 · 6%
- Temporary4 · 4%
- Full-time4 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier
Kroger · Columbus, Mississippi · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger
Kroger · Columbus, Mississippi · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Grocery ClerkMerchandiser / Stocker
Kroger · Columbus, Mississippi · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk
Kroger · Columbus, Mississippi · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Bakery/Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Kroger · Columbus, Mississippi · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 2 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S25830Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S25830Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, MS S25830Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S25830Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 00066Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Columbus, Mississippi · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Assistant Manager(05958) - 1510 Main StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Columbus, Mississippi · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in COLUMBUS, MS S20144Retail Associate
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20196Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in COLUMBUS, MS S20196Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago