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Jobs in Emporia, Kansas
63 active postings tracked in Emporia, Kansas · collapsed to 55 roles.
Emporia, Kansas Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.10/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
Emporia, Kansas job market overview (May 2026)
The Emporia, Kansas job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 56% of postings in Emporia, Kansas have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 4 new postings have appeared this week — about 6% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 54 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 21% of postings list a salary range (13 of 63).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.10/hr, with 92% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty.
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.
Emporia, Kansas job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Emporia, Kansas.
- 63Active postings
- 4Posted this week
- 35Open 30+ days56% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 21%List salary13 of 63
- 92%Hourly12 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.10/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 54dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager16
- Retail Associate10
- Crew / Cashier8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
- Food Service2
- Bartender / Barista2
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Bartenders2
- Production1
- Pharmacists1
Top sectors
- Retail44
- Consumer Goods22
- Food Service / Restaurants18
- Healthcare3
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified43 · 68%
- Part-time10 · 16%
- Full-time6 · 10%
- Temporary3 · 5%
- Contract1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Manager- $13-$15/hrStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 21 hours ago
- CSR / Pizza Maker - $11.00/hr
Domino's Pizza · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 day ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver- $16-$22/hrDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Emporia, Kansas · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Task Associate× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Emporia, Kansas · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- TaskCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Emporia, Kansas · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Customer Service Specialist
Sherwin-Williams · Emporia, Kansas · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$15.66/hr · posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Store LeaderStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Emporia, Kansas · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Emporia, Kansas · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357865-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Emporia, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363701-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Emporia, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Scooter's Coffee · Emporia, Kansas · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352479-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Emporia, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Pet Groomer & Salon TrainerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$14.21–$19.21/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Retail Operations SupervisorRetail Associate
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13.66–$18.66/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Retail Operations Manager
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$17.22–$25.22/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Assistant Store Manager - Customer ExperienceStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$23.43–$35.43/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Retail Customer Service SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13.66–$18.66/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Emporia, Kansas · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago