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Fort Dodge, IA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+2 this week — 8 added vs 6 removed)

Fort Dodge, IA job market overview (May 2026)

The Fort Dodge, IA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 52 active job postings tracked here, 50% 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.

Fort Dodge, IA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Dodge, IA.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate5
  • Pharmacy4
  • Bartender / Barista3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Bartenders3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail29
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Healthcare8
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Telecommunications2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified47 · 90%
  • Part-time4 · 8%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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