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Brookfield, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($99k vs $135k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+26 this week — 26 added vs 0 removed)

Brookfield, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The Brookfield, WI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 250 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and food service, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brookfield, WI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brookfield, WI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time56$98k n=8—
Part-time22—$19.07/hr n=5
Intern5——
Contract5——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare110$80k n=7—
Retail91—$19.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants86——
Consumer Goods22—$19.07/hr n=6
Financial Services20$112k n=9—

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse19
  • Food Service13
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Retail Associate7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses18
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Nursing Assistants4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare110
  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants86
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Financial Services20
  • Professional Services6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified159 · 64%
  • Full-time56 · 22%
  • Part-time22 · 9%
  • Intern5 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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