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East Peoria, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 10 added vs 2 removed)

East Peoria, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The East Peoria, IL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 62% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

East Peoria, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in East Peoria, IL.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Food Service7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail100
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified90 · 71%
  • Part-time31 · 25%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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