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Portage, Wisconsin Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Many roles appear reposted (58% of postings)

Portage, Wisconsin job market overview (June 2026)

The Portage, Wisconsin job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portage, Wisconsin job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Portage, Wisconsin.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier25
  • Food Service17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Retail Associate3
  • Delivery Driver2
  • Registered Nurse2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Retail13
  • Healthcare7
  • Professional Services3
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified66 · 93%
  • Contract2 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 3%
  • Part-time1 · 1%

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