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Dubuque, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Dubuque, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Dubuque, IA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 174 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dubuque, IA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24—$18.07/hr n=6
Full-time7——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail77—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants70——
Consumer Goods35—$18.07/hr n=7
Healthcare15——
Manufacturing12——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate13
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Server / Host9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Crew / Cashier8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail77
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Healthcare15
  • Manufacturing12
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified140 · 80%
  • Part-time24 · 14%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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