Jobs in Mankato, MN
95 active postings tracked in Mankato, MN · collapsed to 78 roles.
Mankato, MN Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.58/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 22 added vs 1 removed)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
Mankato, MN job market overview (May 2026)
The Mankato, MN job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 95 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 44% of postings in Mankato, MN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 23% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 21 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 953+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (10 of 95).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.58/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, Menards, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in food service and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Mankato, MN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mankato, MN.
- 95Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 42Open 30+ days44% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary10 of 95
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $112kMedian annual (max)
- $24.58/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 21dMedian agep90 953d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Food Service8
- Crew / Cashier8
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Retail Associate7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Truck Driver (CDL)5
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Retail Salespersons5
- Managers, All Other4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Bartenders2
Top sectors
- Retail43
- Food Service / Restaurants43
- Consumer Goods28
- Transportation & Logistics9
- Manufacturing5
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified60 · 63%
- Part-time19 · 20%
- Full-time12 · 13%
- Contract3 · 3%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Mobile Associate - Retail Sales
T-Mobile · Mankato, Minnesota · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 days ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Mankato, Minnesota · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 days ago
- (USA) Senior Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Walmart · Mankato, Minnesota · walmart.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 5 days ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364583-4)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Mankato, MN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363242-3)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Mankato, MN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Yard No TouchTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 week ago
- ServerServer / Host
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 1 week ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Local No TouchTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Truck Driver CDL A No Touch Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Local No Touch YardTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-Mankato Heights Plaza× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Mankato, Minnesota, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Seasonal Cashier/StockerWarehouse / Stocker× 2 openings
Aldi · Mankato, MN, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.autozone.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Mobile Associate, Store in Store - Retail SalesCustomer Success
T-Mobile · Mankato, Minnesota · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Certified Restaurant SupervisorRestaurant Manager / GM
Red Lobster · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.redlobster.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 1 month ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Yard Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.ryder.com
posted 1 month ago
- Apprentice General Manager
Chipotle · Mankato, MN · jobs.chipotle.com
$19.25–$21.43/hr · posted 2 months ago