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Waterloo, Iowa 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 (10% appear duplicated)

Waterloo, Iowa job market overview (June 2026)

The Waterloo, Iowa job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 179 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Waterloo, Iowa job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time8$44k n=3—
Intern3——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail78—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Professional Services28——
Healthcare16——
Manufacturing14——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Registered Nurse11
  • Engineering7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Professional Services28
  • Healthcare16
  • Manufacturing14
  • Consumer Goods12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified144 · 80%
  • Part-time21 · 12%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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