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Tupelo, MS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Hiring is shrinking (10 added vs 17 removed this week)

Tupelo, MS job market overview (May 2026)

The Tupelo, MS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 127 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Tupelo, MS job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Pharmacy9
  • Server / Host6
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Pharmacy Technicians6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail77
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Healthcare19
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Financial Services2
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified114 · 90%
  • Part-time5 · 4%
  • Intern4 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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