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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 (+79 this week — 139 added vs 60 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

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 628 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 / Manager75——
Retail Associate51—$21/hr n=5
Crew / Cashier28——
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 Workers21——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12——
Retail Salespersons11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time51——
Part-time42—$21.08/hr n=10
Contract24——
Intern7——
Temporary6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail399$35k n=8$21.08/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants180——
Consumer Goods75$116k n=3$21.08/hr n=12
Healthcare49$35k n=6—
Transportation & Logistics26——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager75
  • Retail Associate51
  • Crew / Cashier28
  • Restaurant Manager / GM26
  • Pharmacy24
  • Cook / Kitchen20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other43
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers21
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers12
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail399
  • Food Service / Restaurants180
  • Consumer Goods75
  • Healthcare49
  • Transportation & Logistics26
  • Manufacturing11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified498 · 79%
  • Full-time51 · 8%
  • Part-time42 · 7%
  • Contract24 · 4%
  • Intern7 · 1%
  • Temporary6 · 1%

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