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McHenry, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

McHenry, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The McHenry, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and registered nurse, with healthcare 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 crew / cashier and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

McHenry, Illinois job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time33——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare79——
Retail37—$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants22——
Consumer Goods14—$25.85/hr n=6
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Registered Nurse9
  • Healthcare Other8
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT8
  • Physician / Doctor7
  • Retail Associate6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare79
  • Retail37
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services2
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified60 · 47%
  • Part-time33 · 26%
  • Full-time33 · 26%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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