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Jobs in Cottage Grove, MN
35 active postings tracked in Cottage Grove, MN · collapsed to 32 roles.
Cottage Grove, MN Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.58/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)
Cottage Grove, MN job market overview (May 2026)
The Cottage Grove, MN job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 35 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and shift supervisor / service lead, with retail as the leading sector.
- 51% of postings in Cottage Grove, MN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 5 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 40 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 23% of postings list a salary range (8 of 35).
- 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 Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and shift supervisor / service lead.
- 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.
- 35Active postings
- 5Posted this week
- 18Open 30+ days51% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 23%List salary8 of 35
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.58/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 40dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
- Retail Associate2
- Crew / Cashier2
- Restaurant Manager / GM2
- Engineering1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Production1
- Managers, All Other1
- Software Developers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail24
- Consumer Goods14
- Manufacturing7
- Healthcare5
- Food Service / Restaurants4
Employment mix
- Unspecified14 · 40%
- Part-time14 · 40%
- Full-time3 · 9%
- Contract2 · 6%
- Temporary1 · 3%
- Intern1 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Arby's · COTTAGE GROVE, MN, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant× 2 openings
Walgreens · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Cottage Grove, Minnesota · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 weeks ago