Jobs in Wauwatosa, WI
190 active postings tracked in Wauwatosa, WI · collapsed to 136 roles.
Wauwatosa, WI Job Market Score
- Pay matches the national median ($19.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+37 this week — 42 added vs 5 removed)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
Wauwatosa, WI job market overview (May 2026)
The Wauwatosa, WI job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 190 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Wauwatosa, WI have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 42 new postings have appeared this week — about 22% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 21 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 364+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (11 of 190).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $19.07/hr, with 64% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Ascension, Kroger, and Lowe's.
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.
Wauwatosa, WI job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wauwatosa, WI.
- 190Active postings
- 42Posted this week
- 73Open 30+ days38% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary11 of 190
- 64%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $80kMedian annual (max)
- $19.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 21dMedian agep90 364d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate19
- Crew / Cashier10
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Food Service5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other12
- Retail Salespersons9
- Stockers and Order Fillers7
- Customer Service Representatives5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
Top sectors
- Retail141
- Food Service / Restaurants63
- Consumer Goods47
- Healthcare41
- Manufacturing2
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified124 · 65%
- Part-time35 · 18%
- Full-time25 · 13%
- Temporary4 · 2%
- Contract2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, Mayfair - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- GROCERY/DEPT LEADER× 2 openings
Kroger · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- DELI/DEPT LEADER× 2 openings
Kroger · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- CUSTOMER SVC/DEPT LEADER× 2 openings
Kroger · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- PRODUCE/DEPT LEADERStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Kroger · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Customer Experience Lead-MayfairCustomer Success× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Selling Associate (6am-10am Tues-Sat) -Mayfair× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Cheesecake Factory · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · cakecareers.com
$60k–$70k · posted 3 months ago
- Aerie - Stock Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- MEAT/CUTTER CLERKStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- BAKERY/DEPT LEADER× 2 openings
Kroger · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Retail Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago