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Elk River, MN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+39 this week — 39 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.58/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (22% open 30+ days)

Elk River, MN job market overview (May 2026)

The Elk River, MN job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 79 active job postings tracked here, 22% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Elk River, MN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elk River, MN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$24.58/hr n=5
Intern3
Full-time3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants40
Retail30$24.58/hr n=6
Healthcare12
Consumer Goods10$24.58/hr n=6
Government / Public Sector5

Top categories

  • Food Service15
  • Retail Associate6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Server / Host4
  • Crew / Cashier3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Software Developers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Retail30
  • Healthcare12
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Government / Public Sector5
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified63 · 80%
  • Part-time10 · 13%
  • Intern3 · 4%
  • Full-time3 · 4%

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