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Wichita, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($109k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (79% open 30+ days)

Wichita, KS job market overview (June 2026)

The Wichita, KS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,611 active job postings tracked here, 79% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, 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 registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wichita, KS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wichita, KS.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager111$105k n=3—
Registered Nurse105$13k n=11—
Retail Associate80—$18/hr n=6
Crew / Cashier70——
Restaurant Manager / GM52——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time132$52k n=25$18.07/hr n=3
Part-time128$18k n=3$18.07/hr n=16
Contract27$103k n=17—
Intern18——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail453$105k n=4$18.07/hr n=18
Manufacturing448$110k n=146—
Food Service / Restaurants434$123k n=6—
Healthcare242$13k n=19—
Consumer Goods128$105k n=14$18.07/hr n=18

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager111
  • Registered Nurse105
  • Retail Associate80
  • Crew / Cashier70
  • Restaurant Manager / GM52
  • Engineering48

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers21
  • Cooks, Restaurant13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers10
  • Pharmacy Technicians9
  • Managers, All Other8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail453
  • Manufacturing448
  • Food Service / Restaurants434
  • Healthcare242
  • Consumer Goods128
  • Professional Services58

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,302 · 81%
  • Full-time132 · 8%
  • Part-time128 · 8%
  • Contract27 · 2%
  • Intern18 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 0%

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