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Jobs in Mount Vernon, IL
68 active postings tracked in Mount Vernon, IL · collapsed to 64 roles.
Mount Vernon, IL Job Market Score
- 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 a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 68 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 56% of postings in Mount Vernon, IL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 32 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (6 of 68).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $59k.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
Mount Vernon, IL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mount Vernon, IL.
- 68Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 38Open 30+ days56% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary6 of 68
- 33%Hourly2 of disclosed
- $59kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 32dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by sector
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
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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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in MOUNT VERNON, IL S09780Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MOUNT VERNON, IL S08985Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S14896Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MOUNT VERNON, IL S14896Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MOUNT VERNON, IL S09780Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S09780Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S09780Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S14896Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S08985Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MOUNT VERNON, IL S08985Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S03860Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S08985Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MOUNT VERNON, IL S03860Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MOUNT VERNON, IL S03860Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mount Vernon, IL · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago