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Onalaska, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+27 this week — 27 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Onalaska, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The Onalaska, WI job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 90 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in server / host and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in server / host and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Onalaska, WI job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16$19.07/hr n=5
Full-time6
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants50
Retail41$19.07/hr n=6
Consumer Goods22$19.07/hr n=6
Manufacturing1

Top categories

  • Server / Host14
  • Food Service8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Bartenders2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants50
  • Retail41
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified67 · 74%
  • Part-time16 · 18%
  • Full-time6 · 7%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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