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Weak

Dubuque, IA 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 (2% appear duplicated)

Dubuque, IA job market overview (June 2026)

The Dubuque, IA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 167 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dubuque, IA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Dubuque, IA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Contract4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail72—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants55——
Consumer Goods40$100k n=5$18.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing12——
Professional Services6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate16
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail72
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Manufacturing12
  • Professional Services6
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified140 · 84%
  • Part-time16 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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