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United States - Mississippi - Jackson Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (31% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($90k vs $139k national)

United States - Mississippi - Jackson job market overview (May 2026)

The United States - Mississippi - Jackson job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 181 active job postings tracked here, 31% 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.

United States - Mississippi - Jackson job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in United States - Mississippi - Jackson.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21——
Full-time16$90k n=6—
Temporary9——
Contract6——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail90——
Energy27——
Healthcare26——
Transportation & Logistics25$70k n=9—
Food Service / Restaurants23——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Retail Associate14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Warehouse / Stocker6
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • Customer Service Representatives5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail90
  • Energy27
  • Healthcare26
  • Transportation & Logistics25
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Professional Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified127 · 70%
  • Part-time21 · 12%
  • Full-time16 · 9%
  • Temporary9 · 5%
  • Contract6 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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