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Southaven, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 18 added vs 9 removed)

Southaven, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Southaven, MS job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 117 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Southaven, MS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Southaven, MS.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate18
  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Pharmacy10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Pharmacists4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Healthcare25
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified99 · 85%
  • Part-time11 · 9%
  • Full-time6 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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