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Joliet, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Joliet, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Joliet, IL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 221 active job postings tracked here, 57% 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.

Joliet, IL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28—$25.55/hr n=6
Full-time21——
Temporary4——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail123—$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants69$70k n=4—
Consumer Goods29—$25.85/hr n=6
Real Estate20——
Media & Entertainment20——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Warehouse / Stocker9
  • Food Service9
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Managers, All Other7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail123
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Real Estate20
  • Media & Entertainment20
  • Healthcare13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified165 · 75%
  • Part-time28 · 13%
  • Full-time21 · 10%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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