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Forest Lake, MN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 14 added vs 2 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($24.58/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)

Forest Lake, MN job market overview (May 2026)

The Forest Lake, MN job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 37 active job postings tracked here, 24% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Forest Lake, MN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Forest Lake, MN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$24.58/hr n=6
Full-time6
Intern1
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail21$24.58/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants20
Consumer Goods10$24.58/hr n=7
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Retail Associate2
  • Warehouse / Stocker2
  • Food Service1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail21
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified19 · 51%
  • Part-time10 · 27%
  • Full-time6 · 16%
  • Intern1 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 3%

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