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Springfield, MO Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($21.08/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+86 this week — 128 added vs 42 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Springfield, MO job market overview (May 2026)

The Springfield, MO job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 660 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Springfield, MO job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Springfield, MO.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager79——
Retail Associate51—$21/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier34——
Restaurant Manager / GM26——
Pharmacy24$35k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other43$77k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33——
Fast Food and Counter Workers22——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12——
Retail Salespersons11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time56——
Part-time45—$21.08/hr n=10
Contract27——
Intern7——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail406$35k n=8$21.08/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants204——
Consumer Goods76$116k n=3$21.08/hr n=12
Healthcare50$35k n=6—
Transportation & Logistics26——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager79
  • Retail Associate51
  • Crew / Cashier34
  • Restaurant Manager / GM26
  • Pharmacy24
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead23

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other43
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Waiters and Waitresses6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail406
  • Food Service / Restaurants204
  • Consumer Goods76
  • Healthcare50
  • Transportation & Logistics26
  • Manufacturing12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified521 · 79%
  • Full-time56 · 8%
  • Part-time45 · 7%
  • Contract27 · 4%
  • Intern7 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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