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Kenosha, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Kenosha, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The Kenosha, WI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 183 active job postings tracked here, 40% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$19.07/hr n=5
Temporary5——
Full-time3——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants99——
Retail92—$19.07/hr n=6
Healthcare27——
Consumer Goods11—$19.07/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics9——

Top categories

  • Food Service24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM11
  • Crew / Cashier10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Customer Service Representatives5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants99
  • Retail92
  • Healthcare27
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified137 · 75%
  • Part-time36 · 20%
  • Temporary5 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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