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Ottumwa, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

Ottumwa, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Ottumwa, Iowa job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 48% 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.

Ottumwa, Iowa job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate7
  • Bartender / Barista5
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Bartenders5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail27
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified57 · 85%
  • Part-time5 · 7%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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