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Marshalltown, Iowa Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 28 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 42% from the last 14 days)

Marshalltown, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Marshalltown, Iowa job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and server / host, with manufacturing 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 store supervisor / manager and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Marshalltown, Iowa job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Server / Host6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Engineering3
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Director3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Machinists2
  • Computer Programmers2
  • Software Developers2
  • Industrial Engineers2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing30
  • Retail24
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 79%
  • Temporary10 · 13%
  • Part-time3 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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