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Owatonna, MN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 13 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

Owatonna, MN job market overview (May 2026)

The Owatonna, MN job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 84 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Owatonna, MN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Owatonna, MN.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Engineering3
  • Food Service3
  • Warehouse / Stocker3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks3
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail45
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Transportation & Logistics12
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Education2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified57 · 68%
  • Part-time21 · 25%
  • Full-time5 · 6%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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