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Milwaukee, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Milwaukee, WI job market overview (June 2026)

The Milwaukee, WI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,159 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with professional services 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Milwaukee, WI job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other130$123k n=6—
Software Developers12——
Management Analysts8——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8——
Fast Food and Counter Workers7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time128$80k n=16—
Part-time98——
Contract81$113k n=4—
Intern10——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services409$155k n=5—
Healthcare253$81k n=13—
Food Service / Restaurants220——
Retail199——
Manufacturing54——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse86
  • Store Supervisor / Manager55
  • Food Service41
  • Retail Associate32
  • Director23
  • Healthcare Other19

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other130
  • Software Developers12
  • Management Analysts8
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Chief Executives5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services409
  • Healthcare253
  • Food Service / Restaurants220
  • Retail199
  • Manufacturing54
  • Consumer Goods51

Employment mix

  • Unspecified838 · 72%
  • Full-time128 · 11%
  • Part-time98 · 8%
  • Contract81 · 7%
  • Intern10 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 0%

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