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Ankeny, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 31 added vs 3 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Ankeny, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Ankeny, IA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 173 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager, 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 shift supervisor / service lead and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ankeny, IA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ankeny, IA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary6——
Full-time5——
Contract2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail91—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants63——
Consumer Goods17—$18.07/hr n=7
Healthcare15——
Real Estate10——

Top categories

  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Food Service9
  • Pharmacy9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare15
  • Real Estate10
  • Manufacturing4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified148 · 86%
  • Part-time10 · 6%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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