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West Bend, WI Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 32 added vs 9 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

West Bend, WI job market overview (May 2026)

The West Bend, WI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 113 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and cook / kitchen, 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 food service and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

West Bend, WI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in West Bend, WI.

Top categories

  • Food Service13
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Server / Host7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants83
  • Retail53
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services2
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified94 · 83%
  • Part-time10 · 9%
  • Temporary4 · 4%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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