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Saint Joseph, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($46/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (30% open 30+ days)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

Saint Joseph, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Saint Joseph, MO job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 374 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and lpn / lvn, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and lpn / lvn.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Saint Joseph, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Saint Joseph, MO.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse96—$46/hr n=56
LPN / LVN35—$33/hr n=18
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)35—$43/hr n=14
Store Supervisor / Manager34——
Retail Associate20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time80—$46/hr n=77
Part-time38—$46/hr n=27
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare233—$46/hr n=113
Professional Services230—$46/hr n=113
Retail79—$21.08/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants63—$14/hr n=8
Consumer Goods9—$21.08/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse96
  • LPN / LVN35
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)35
  • Store Supervisor / Manager34
  • Retail Associate20
  • Food Service19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Bartenders2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare233
  • Professional Services230
  • Retail79
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified254 · 68%
  • Full-time80 · 21%
  • Part-time38 · 10%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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