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Altoona, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 20 added vs 4 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Altoona, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Altoona, Iowa job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Altoona, Iowa job market

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

Top categories

  • Retail Associate8
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Server / Host5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail51
  • Food Service / Restaurants30
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare4
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified77 · 89%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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