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Marion, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (55% open 30+ days)

Marion, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Marion, IL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 85 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants 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 cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Marion, IL job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Food Service8
  • Retail Associate8
  • Server / Host7
  • Crew / Cashier4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Retail34
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Healthcare3
  • Manufacturing3
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified72 · 85%
  • Part-time11 · 13%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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