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Jobs in Forest Lake, MN
33 active postings tracked in Forest Lake, MN · collapsed to 31 roles.
Forest Lake, MN Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 12 added vs 0 removed)
- Pay is above the national median ($24.58/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
Forest Lake, MN job market overview (May 2026)
The Forest Lake, MN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 33 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 27% of postings in Forest Lake, MN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 36% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 24% of postings list a salary range (8 of 33).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.58/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Pizza Hut, and Aldi.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Forest Lake, MN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Forest Lake, MN.
- 33Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 9Open 30+ days27% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 24%List salary8 of 33
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.58/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager4
- Crew / Cashier3
- Retail Associate2
- Restaurant Manager / GM2
- Warehouse / Stocker2
- Food Service1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail20
- Food Service / Restaurants18
- Consumer Goods10
Employment mix
- Unspecified16 · 48%
- Part-time10 · 30%
- Full-time6 · 18%
- Intern1 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Part- Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 1 day ago
- Management Internship
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 1 day ago
- Full-Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 1 day ago
- Target Optical - Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Forest Lake, MN, United States · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago