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Jobs in Columbus, Mississippi
101 active postings tracked in Columbus, Mississippi · collapsed to 83 roles.
Columbus, Mississippi Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
- 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 101 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 50% of postings in Columbus, Mississippi have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 30 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2774+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (9 of 101).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 78% 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.
- 101Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 51Open 30+ days50% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary9 of 101
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 30dMedian agep90 2774d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager17
- Retail Associate11
- Pharmacy7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Food Service3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Pharmacists4
- Retail Salespersons4
- Customer Service Representatives4
- Pharmacy Technicians2
- Stockers and Order Fillers2
Top sectors
- Retail81
- Food Service / Restaurants31
- Healthcare20
- Consumer Goods14
- Financial Services2
- Professional Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified85 · 84%
- Part-time7 · 7%
- Temporary4 · 4%
- Full-time4 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Columbus, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Columbus, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- CookFood Service
Cracker Barrel · Columbus, Mississippi · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Tractor Supply · Columbus, Mississippi · tractorsupply.careers
posted 4 days ago
- Team MemberFood Service× 2 openings
Arby's · Columbus, MS, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Day Shift Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance Technician
CBRE Group · Columbus, Mississippi, United States of America · careers.cbre.com
posted 1 week ago
- Mobile CarpenterCarpenter
CBRE Group · Columbus, Mississippi, United States of America · careers.cbre.com
posted 1 week ago