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Kenosha, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+27 this week — 38 added vs 11 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Kenosha, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The Kenosha, WI job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 191 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kenosha, WI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kenosha, WI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28—$19.07/hr n=5
Temporary5——
Full-time3——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants101——
Retail96—$19.07/hr n=6
Healthcare29——
Transportation & Logistics13——
Consumer Goods11—$19.07/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Food Service22
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM11
  • Server / Host10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Customer Service Representatives5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants101
  • Retail96
  • Healthcare29
  • Transportation & Logistics13
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified153 · 80%
  • Part-time28 · 15%
  • Temporary5 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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