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Burlington, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)

Burlington, Iowa job market overview (June 2026)

The Burlington, Iowa job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 53 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Burlington, Iowa job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Retail Associate5
  • Food Service4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Retail18
  • Manufacturing4
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Professional Services2
  • Healthcare2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified50 · 94%
  • Full-time2 · 4%
  • Part-time1 · 2%

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