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Decatur, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)

Decatur, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Decatur, IL job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 220 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Decatur, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Decatur, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time27——
Contract26——
Part-time9$45k n=3—
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Retail Associate20
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Engineering9
  • Food Service6
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other14
  • Software Developers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Information Security Analysts4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants153
  • Consumer Goods114
  • Manufacturing113
  • Retail64
  • Healthcare12
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified154 · 70%
  • Full-time27 · 12%
  • Contract26 · 12%
  • Part-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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