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Wooster, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 22 added vs 4 removed)

Wooster, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Wooster, OH job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 128 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wooster, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wooster, OH.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18—$18.09/hr n=5
Temporary6——
Full-time5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail81—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants53——
Consumer Goods25—$18.09/hr n=6
Financial Services2——
Media & Entertainment1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Retail Associate16
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service6
  • Cook / Kitchen5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Production1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail81
  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Financial Services2
  • Media & Entertainment1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified99 · 77%
  • Part-time18 · 14%
  • Temporary6 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 4%

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