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Waterloo, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+34 this week — 34 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

Waterloo, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Waterloo, Iowa job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 141 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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-time23—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Intern2——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail69—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants43——
Manufacturing14——
Consumer Goods11—$18.07/hr n=6
Real Estate10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate18
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Engineering4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants43
  • Manufacturing14
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Real Estate10
  • Media & Entertainment10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 78%
  • Part-time23 · 16%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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