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Waterloo, Iowa Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+22 this week — 34 added vs 12 removed)

Waterloo, Iowa job market overview (May 2026)

The Waterloo, Iowa job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 134 active job postings tracked here, 40% 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.

Waterloo, Iowa job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Intern2——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail73—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants35——
Manufacturing13——
Consumer Goods11—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate18
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Engineering4
  • Delivery Driver4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants35
  • Manufacturing13
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Healthcare10
  • Media & Entertainment8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified102 · 76%
  • Part-time23 · 17%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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