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Kansas City, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 33% 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time14——
Contract4——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail105—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants38——
Consumer Goods36—$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing17——
Professional Services16——

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

In-demand skills

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%

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