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Jobs in Emporia, Kansas
63 active postings tracked in Emporia, Kansas · collapsed to 55 roles.
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Cooling
Emporia, Kansas Job Market Score
Driven by
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.13/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
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.
- 19% of postings list a salary range (12 of 63).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.13/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
- 19%List salary12 of 63
- 92%Hourly11 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.13/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
- Unspecified44 · 70%
- Part-time10 · 16%
- Full-time6 · 10%
- Temporary3 · 5%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Production Technician× 2 openings
Cargill · Emporia, Kansas · careers.cargill.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Manager - Sign-On Bonus Available
Walgreens · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary
Walgreens · Emporia, Kansas · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Tractor Supply · Emporia, Kansas · tractorsupply.careers
posted 4 days ago