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Ottawa, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Pay matches the national median ($24.44/hr vs $26/hr national)

Ottawa, Illinois job market overview (June 2026)

The Ottawa, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 55 active job postings tracked here, 93% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in warehouse / stocker and store supervisor / manager, 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 warehouse / stocker and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ottawa, Illinois job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Warehouse / Stocker8—$24.31/hr n=6
Store Supervisor / Manager5——
Server / Host4——
Restaurant Manager / GM4——
Retail Associate3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time16—$24.44/hr n=8
Part-time1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants33——
Retail20—$24.44/hr n=8
Consumer Goods19—$24.44/hr n=8
Manufacturing5——
Healthcare2——

Top categories

  • Warehouse / Stocker8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Server / Host4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
  • Dishwashers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Retail20
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Manufacturing5
  • Healthcare2
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified37 · 67%
  • Full-time16 · 29%
  • Part-time1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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