Jobs in Dubuque, IA
172 active postings tracked in Dubuque, IA · collapsed to 127 roles.
Dubuque, IA Job Market Score
- 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 172 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in Dubuque, IA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 25 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 30 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 998+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 172).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Texas Roadhouse, Walgreens, and Dollar General.
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.
- 172Active postings
- 25Posted this week
- 89Open 30+ days52% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 172
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 30dMedian agep90 998d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail77
- Food Service / Restaurants70
- Consumer Goods35
- Healthcare15
- Manufacturing12
- Transportation & Logistics6
Employment mix
- Unspecified139 · 81%
- Part-time24 · 14%
- Full-time7 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in DUBUQUE, IA S10074Retail Associate
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in DUBUQUE, IA S07289Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in DUBUQUE, IA S07289Retail Associate
Dollar General · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.petsmart.com
$56k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Inventory Specialist× 2 openings
Walgreens · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 5 openings
Walgreens · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
KFC · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
KFC · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Emerging Store Manager× 2 openings
Walgreens · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandiser StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Keurig Dr Pepper · Dubuque, Iowa · kdrp.eightfold.ai
posted 2 weeks ago
- LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor
EssilorLuxottica · Dubuque, Iowa · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Part - Time Outside Yard & Receiving
Menards · Dubuque, Iowa · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 4 days ago
- Part-Time Sales× 2 openings
Menards · Dubuque, Iowa · recruit.hirebridge.com
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus Available & Starting at $73.80 per hourPharmacy
Walgreens · Dubuque, Iowa · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Full-Time Assistant Store Manager× 2 openings
Aldi · Dubuque, IA, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Aldi · Dubuque, IA, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Dubuque, Iowa, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago