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Newton, IA 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 (43% appear duplicated)

Newton, IA job market overview (June 2026)

The Newton, IA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 83 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 Lead13
  • Food Service12
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Cook / Kitchen5

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 / Restaurants66
  • Retail12
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Healthcare3
  • Manufacturing3
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified80 · 96%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Part-time1 · 1%

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