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Dubuque, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+24 this week — 24 added vs 0 removed)

Dubuque, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Dubuque, IA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 176 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants 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 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-time26—$18.07/hr n=6
Full-time9——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants75——
Retail74—$18.07/hr n=7
Consumer Goods34—$18.07/hr n=7
Healthcare15——
Manufacturing12——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate13
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
  • Server / Host9
  • Crew / Cashier9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants75
  • Retail74
  • Consumer Goods34
  • Healthcare15
  • Manufacturing12
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified138 · 78%
  • Part-time26 · 15%
  • Full-time9 · 5%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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