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Urbandale, Iowa Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 14 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($103k vs $140k national)

Urbandale, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Urbandale, Iowa job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 50 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and merchandiser / stocker, with food service / restaurants 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 merchandiser / stocker.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Urbandale, Iowa job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Urbandale, Iowa.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants26$112k n=3—
Retail13——
Healthcare9——
Consumer Goods9$112k n=3—
Manufacturing8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Merchandiser / Stocker4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Managers, All Other3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Retail13
  • Healthcare9
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Manufacturing8
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified37 · 74%
  • Full-time4 · 8%
  • Part-time4 · 8%
  • Contract3 · 6%
  • Temporary2 · 4%

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