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Newton, IA Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+49 this week — 49 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (11% open 30+ days)
  • Healthy inflow of new postings (72% from the last 14 days)

Newton, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Newton, IA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 11% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in server / host and shift supervisor / service lead, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in server / host and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newton, IA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Newton, IA.

Top categories

  • Server / Host17
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Food Service11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Crew / Cashier2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Bartenders1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants64
  • Retail4
  • Manufacturing2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified70 · 99%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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