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Jobs in Forest Lake, MN
37 active postings tracked in Forest Lake, MN · collapsed to 35 roles.
Forest Lake, MN Job Market Score
- 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.
- 24% of postings in Forest Lake, MN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 14 new postings have appeared this week — about 38% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3057+ days.
- 22% of postings list a salary range (8 of 37).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.58/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Pizza Hut, and Menards.
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.
- 37Active postings
- 14Posted this week
- 9Open 30+ days24% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 22%List salary8 of 37
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.58/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 3057d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Perkins · Forest Lake, MN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago
- Part - Time Outside Yard & Receiving
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 8 hours ago
- Part- Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 4 days ago
- Management Internship
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 4 days ago
- Full-Time Cashier & Front End TeamCrew / Cashier
Menards · Forest Lake, MN, United States · recruit.hirebridge.com
posted 4 days ago
- Target Optical - Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Forest Lake, MN, United States · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago