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Mount Vernon, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 12 added vs 7 removed)

Mount Vernon, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Mount Vernon, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 68 active job postings tracked here, 53% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mount Vernon, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mount Vernon, IL.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager19$57k n=3
Retail Associate13
Crew / Cashier4
Server / Host3
Truck Driver (CDL)3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail46$59k n=4
Food Service / Restaurants27
Transportation & Logistics3
Manufacturing1
Consumer Goods1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Retail Associate13
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Server / Host3
  • Truck Driver (CDL)3
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail46
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Manufacturing1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified51 · 75%
  • Part-time13 · 19%
  • Full-time4 · 6%

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