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Spencer, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 8 added vs 3 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (45% open 30+ days)

Spencer, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Spencer, Iowa job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 31 active job postings tracked here, 45% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Spencer, Iowa job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Food Service4
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Retail Associate2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Bartender / Barista1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Bartenders1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail18
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Manufacturing3
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified19 · 61%
  • Part-time8 · 26%
  • Contract3 · 10%
  • Full-time1 · 3%

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