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Johnston, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($90k vs $135k national)

Johnston, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Johnston, Iowa job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 44 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, 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 store supervisor / manager and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Johnston, Iowa job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Johnston, Iowa.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants27——
Retail10——
Healthcare5——
Manufacturing4$90k n=4—
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Server / Host6
  • Bartender / Barista5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Food Service2
  • Retail Associate1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Bartenders5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Computer Programmers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Retail10
  • Healthcare5
  • Manufacturing4
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified42 · 95%
  • Part-time2 · 5%

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