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Fayetteville, AR Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Fayetteville, AR job market overview (May 2026)

The Fayetteville, AR job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 170 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fayetteville, AR job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fayetteville, AR.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time12——
Contract7——
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail96—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants56——
Consumer Goods30$122k n=3$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare19——
Real Estate7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Food Service13
  • Pharmacy8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Pharmacists4
  • Managers, All Other4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail96
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Consumer Goods30
  • Healthcare19
  • Real Estate7
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified114 · 67%
  • Part-time33 · 19%
  • Full-time12 · 7%
  • Contract7 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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