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Jobs in Kansas City, KS
184 active postings tracked in Kansas City, KS · collapsed to 155 roles.
Kansas City, KS Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 34% from the last 14 days)
Kansas City, KS job market overview (May 2026)
The Kansas City, KS job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 184 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Kansas City, KS have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 29 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 18 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (10 of 184).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, AutoZone, and Bass Pro Shops.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Kansas City, KS job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kansas City, KS.
- 184Active postings
- 29Posted this week
- 69Open 30+ days38% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary10 of 184
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $102kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 18dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate38
- Store Supervisor / Manager30
- Crew / Cashier10
- Maintenance Technician5
- Food Service5
- Truck Driver (CDL)4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other8
- Retail Salespersons7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel3
Top sectors
- Retail105
- Food Service / Restaurants38
- Consumer Goods36
- Manufacturing17
- Professional Services16
- Transportation & Logistics15
Employment mix
- Unspecified134 · 73%
- Part-time30 · 16%
- Full-time14 · 8%
- Contract4 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Truck Driver CDL A OTRTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Kansas City, KS · jobs.ryder.com
$115k · posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Switchboard Operator
Bass Pro Shops · Kansas City, KS · basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Solutions Consultant - SLED
Palo Alto Networks · Kansas City, KS · jobs.paloaltonetworks.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Receiving Clerk
Bass Pro Shops · Kansas City, KS · basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN KANSAS CITY, KSStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kansas City, KS · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Part-Time CashierCrew / Cashier
Bass Pro Shops · Kansas City, KS · basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Customer Experience Lead-Legends OutletsCustomer Success× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Kansas City, Kansas, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate× 3 openings
Aldi · Kansas City, KS, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 1 month ago