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Jobs in Cottage Grove, MN
38 active postings tracked in Cottage Grove, MN.
Cottage Grove, MN Job Market Score
- 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 (0% appear duplicated)
Cottage Grove, MN job market overview (June 2026)
The Cottage Grove, MN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 38 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Cottage Grove, MN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 62 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3099+ days.
- 21% of postings list a salary range (8 of 38).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.58/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are 3M, PetSmart, and Builders FirstSource.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Cottage Grove, MN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cottage Grove, MN.
- 38Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 38Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 21%List salary8 of 38
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.58/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 62dMedian agep90 3099d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
- Retail Associate2
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
- Store Supervisor / Manager2
- Engineering1
- Food Service1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Production1
- Software Developers1
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail17
- Manufacturing16
- Consumer Goods13
- Food Service / Restaurants4
- Healthcare2
Employment mix
- Unspecified23 · 61%
- Part-time11 · 29%
- Full-time2 · 5%
- Temporary1 · 3%
- Intern1 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 01624Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.57–$24.58/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.50–$24.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.57–$24.58/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$72k–$116k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · careers.petsmart.com
$14.65–$24.67/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Part-Time Outside Yard & Receiving
Menards · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Jimmy John's · Cottage Grove, MN, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
posted 1 month ago
- Delivery Driver - Jimmy John'sDelivery Driver
Jimmy John's · Cottage Grove, MN, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
posted 1 month ago
- Team Member - Jimmy JohnsFood Service
Jimmy John's · Cottage Grove, MN, United States · careers.jimmyjohns.com
posted 1 month ago