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Elk River, MN 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)
  • Pay matches the national median ($24.58/hr vs $26/hr national)

Elk River, MN job market overview (June 2026)

The Elk River, MN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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 food service and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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
Full-time3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants39——
Retail22—$24.58/hr n=6
Consumer Goods12—$24.58/hr n=6
Professional Services6——
Manufacturing5——

Top categories

  • Food Service13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Retail22
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Professional Services6
  • Manufacturing5
  • Government / Public Sector5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified63 · 82%
  • Part-time10 · 13%
  • Full-time3 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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