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
- HospitalityCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago
- HOH (Kitchen) Team MemberFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.buffalowildwings.com
$40k–$50k · posted 2 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Team Manager× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Mankato, Minnesota, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361142-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Mankato, MN · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351842-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Mankato, MN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.57–$24.58/hr · posted 2 years ago
- 02996 Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Sally Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 2 years ago
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Mankato, Minnesota · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.50–$24.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista
Scooter's Coffee · Mankato, Minnesota · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02996Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Mankato, Minnesota · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago