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 22 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 954+ 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)
- 22dMedian agep90 954d (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
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.50–$24.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.57–$24.58/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$72k–$116k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Mankato, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.65–$24.67/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Mankato, Minnesota, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Mankato, MN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 4 days ago
- (USA) Member SpecialistRetail Associate
Walmart · Mankato, MN · walmart.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant & Bakery CookFood Service
Perkins · Mankato, MN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 4 days ago
- Ops Admin II - Dangerous Goods/HazMat× 2 openings
FedEx · Mankato, Minnesota, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · Mankato, MN, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store Manager Trainee× 2 openings
Aldi · Mankato, MN, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Manager Trainee× 2 openings
Menards · Mankato, Minnesota · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 3 days ago
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Mankato, Minnesota · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Production Specialist - Mankato, MN
Archer Daniels Midland · Mankato, Minnesota · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Process Engineer - Mankato, MNEngineering
Archer Daniels Midland · Mankato, Minnesota · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Mankato, Minnesota · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- MerchandiserMerchandiser / Stocker× 2 openings
Keurig Dr Pepper · Mankato, Minnesota · kdrp.eightfold.ai
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales× 2 openings
Menards · Mankato, Minnesota · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 17 hours ago
- Part- Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Mankato, Minnesota · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 3 days ago
- Part-Time Sales× 2 openings
Menards · Mankato, Minnesota · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 3 days ago