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Festus, Missouri Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (65% open 30+ days)

Festus, Missouri job market overview (June 2026)

The Festus, Missouri job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 46 active job postings tracked here, 65% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

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 cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Festus, Missouri job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Festus, Missouri.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Food Service4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Server / Host4
  • Retail Associate3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Retail11
  • Healthcare3
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified39 · 85%
  • Full-time4 · 9%
  • Part-time3 · 7%

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