Jobs in Dubuque, IA
176 active postings tracked in Dubuque, IA · collapsed to 133 roles.
Dubuque, IA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 49% of postings in Dubuque, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 24 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 28 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 996+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (12 of 176).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 58% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Texas Roadhouse, Walgreens, and Dollar General.
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.
- 176Active postings
- 24Posted this week
- 87Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary12 of 176
- 58%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $83kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 28dMedian agep90 996d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants75
- Retail74
- Consumer Goods34
- Healthcare15
- Manufacturing12
- Transportation & Logistics6
Employment mix
- Unspecified141 · 80%
- Part-time25 · 14%
- Full-time7 · 4%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)
American Eagle Outfitters · Dubuque, Iowa · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- AE - Merchandise Leader (Part-Time)
American Eagle Outfitters · Dubuque, Iowa · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Selling Associate-KennedyRetail Associate× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · United States - Iowa - Dubuque · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Arby's · Dubuque, IA, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- General Manager× 2 openings
Arby's · Dubuque, IA, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Shift Manager - FTRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Arby's · Dubuque, IA, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Arby's · Dubuque, IA, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Retail Operations Manager
PetSmart · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.petsmart.com
$17.16–$26.16/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.07/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 02870Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Dubuque, Iowa · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor Inside Sales Sally Beauty 02870Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Dubuque, Iowa · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in DUBUQUE, IA S07289Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in DUBUQUE, IA S06896Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in DUBUQUE, IA S07289Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in DUBUQUE, IA S10074Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago