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Kenosha, WI 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 is above the national median ($30/hr vs $26/hr national)

Kenosha, WI job market overview (June 2026)

The Kenosha, WI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 219 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.

Kenosha, WI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kenosha, WI.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service23——
Store Supervisor / Manager15——
Registered Nurse14—$43/hr n=9
Restaurant Manager / GM10——
Crew / Cashier10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$19.07/hr n=5
Full-time12$115k n=3$36.50/hr n=6
Temporary4——
Intern4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants91——
Retail83—$19.07/hr n=6
Healthcare59—$43/hr n=25
Professional Services44—$43/hr n=25
Transportation & Logistics14$100k n=3—

Top categories

  • Food Service23
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Registered Nurse14
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Retail Associate10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • General and Operations Managers5
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants91
  • Retail83
  • Healthcare59
  • Professional Services44
  • Transportation & Logistics14
  • Consumer Goods11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified168 · 77%
  • Part-time29 · 13%
  • Full-time12 · 5%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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