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McAlester, Oklahoma Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Hiring is shrinking (8 added vs 10 removed this week)

McAlester, Oklahoma job market overview (May 2026)

The McAlester, Oklahoma job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 57 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

McAlester, Oklahoma job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Food Service2
  • Delivery Driver2
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail42
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Healthcare4
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Energy1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified45 · 79%
  • Part-time8 · 14%
  • Temporary4 · 7%

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