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Starkville, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 7% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)

Starkville, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Starkville, MS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 68 active job postings tracked here, 72% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Starkville, MS job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager18
Retail Associate10$17.50/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier8
Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
Cook / Kitchen2

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time5
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail56$17.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants23
Consumer Goods13$17.57/hr n=7
Healthcare2
Education1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Cashiers1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail56
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare2
  • Education1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified54 · 79%
  • Part-time8 · 12%
  • Full-time5 · 7%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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