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Jefferson City, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (58% open 30+ days)

Jefferson City, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Jefferson City, MO job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 58% 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

  • 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.

Jefferson City, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Jefferson City, MO.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$21.08/hr n=5
Full-time12$110k n=7—
Contract5——
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants56——
Consumer Goods16—$21.08/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics14$70k n=8—
Healthcare7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Retail Associate17
  • Food Service11
  • Server / Host9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Transportation & Logistics14
  • Healthcare7
  • Technology5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified114 · 74%
  • Part-time19 · 12%
  • Full-time12 · 8%
  • Contract5 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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