Missouri Job Postings for March
Online job postings in Missouri increased from 73,470 in February 2026 to 78,750 in March 2026. Retail Trade had 8,040 openings in the state with Retail Salespersons and First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers topping the online postings in that industry sector.
Ozark Region Profile
The Ozark Region is comprised of seven counties, including Greene County, which is home to Springfield, the region’s largest city. The average annual wage for all occupations in the Ozark Region in 2024 was $52,771. The Office and Administrative Support, Transportation and Material Moving, and Food Preparation and Serving Related occupation groups employed the largest number of people in the region.
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