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Waukesha, WI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 28 added vs 10 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)

Waukesha, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The Waukesha, WI job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 140 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen 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 cook / kitchen and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Waukesha, WI job market

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

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Food Service13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Server / Host7
  • Crew / Cashier6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants92
  • Retail61
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare11
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified109 · 78%
  • Part-time15 · 11%
  • Full-time8 · 6%
  • Temporary7 · 5%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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