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
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$19.15/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Operations Manager× 2 openings
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Manager× 2 openings
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 4 openings
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Shortage Control Part Time
Burlington Stores · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Store - Optometric Technician
EssilorLuxottica · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Shift Lead - OvernightShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- District Manager - Southeast Wisconsin/Northern Illinois Area× 2 openings
Aldi · Wauwatosa, WI, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago