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Elmhurst, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($22.35/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Elmhurst, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Elmhurst, Illinois job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 35 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and pharmacy, 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 pharmacy.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Elmhurst, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants23—$22.35/hr n=3
Retail21—$22.35/hr n=3
Healthcare8——
Consumer Goods3——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Food Service4
  • Pharmacy3
  • HR2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Account Executive1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Human Resources Specialists1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Bartenders1
  • Customer Service Representatives1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Retail21
  • Healthcare8
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Financial Services2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified35 · 100%

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