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Mason City, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)

Mason City, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Mason City, Iowa job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 84 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mason City, Iowa job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mason City, Iowa.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service4
  • Bartender / Barista3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail40
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Food Service / Restaurants29
  • Healthcare7
  • Financial Services2
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 83%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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