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Jobs in McHenry, Illinois
129 active postings tracked in McHenry, Illinois · collapsed to 118 roles.
McHenry, Illinois Job Market Score
- 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.
- 48% of postings in McHenry, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 988+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 129).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Northwestern Medicine, Dollar General, and Meijer.
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.
- 129Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 62Open 30+ days48% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 129
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian agep90 988d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in MCHENRY, IL S04063Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · McHenry, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MCHENRY, IL S04063Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · McHenry, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MCHENRY, IL S04063Retail Associate
Dollar General · McHenry, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MCHENRY, IL S04063Retail Associate
Dollar General · McHenry, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · McHenry, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · McHenry, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Summer Pharmacy Intern× 2 openings
Walgreens · McHenry, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- PharmacistPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · McHenry, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Store Management New Store
Burlington Stores · McHenry, Illinois · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Store AssociateRetail Associate
Aldi · McHenry, IL, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago