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Hattiesburg, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($34k vs $139k national)

Hattiesburg, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Hattiesburg, MS job market is currently weak, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 123 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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 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.

Hattiesburg, MS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Hattiesburg, MS.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time10$33k n=4—
Temporary6——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail69—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants41——
Consumer Goods27—$17.57/hr n=6
Financial Services11$34k n=10—
Healthcare6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Retail Associate14
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Food Service8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Server / Host5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Financial Services11
  • Healthcare6
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified89 · 72%
  • Part-time17 · 14%
  • Full-time10 · 8%
  • Temporary6 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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