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Altoona, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)

Altoona, PA job market overview (June 2026)

The Altoona, PA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 366 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with healthcare 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Altoona, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Altoona, PA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager27——
Food Service26——
Registered Nurse25$15k n=7$44/hr n=7
Retail Associate21——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist15——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurses30$15k n=25—
Nursing Assistants11——
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses5——
Managers, All Other4——
Cooks, Restaurant4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time86$18k n=36—
Part-time38$20k n=3$34/hr n=11
Temporary23$15k n=10—
Contract8——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare194$15k n=59$32/hr n=15
Retail113——
Food Service / Restaurants70——
Consumer Goods27——
Professional Services23—$32/hr n=15

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Food Service26
  • Registered Nurse25
  • Retail Associate21
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist15
  • Cook / Kitchen15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses30
  • Nursing Assistants11
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Nurse Practitioners3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare194
  • Retail113
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Professional Services23
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified210 · 57%
  • Full-time86 · 23%
  • Part-time38 · 10%
  • Temporary23 · 6%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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