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Burlington, Iowa Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Burlington, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Burlington, Iowa job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 58 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Burlington, Iowa job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Burlington, Iowa.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Retail Associate6
  • Food Service5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Bartenders2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Retail25
  • Healthcare3
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 90%
  • Part-time6 · 10%

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