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Peoria, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (27% appear duplicated)

Peoria, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Peoria, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Peoria, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Peoria, IL.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate24—$25.25/hr n=5
Store Supervisor / Manager20——
Food Service14——
Pharmacy9——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time45$40k n=6$25.85/hr n=10
Full-time6—$25.85/hr n=3
Temporary2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail111—$25.85/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants49——
Consumer Goods40—$25.85/hr n=13
Healthcare30——
Financial Services8$43k n=7—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Food Service14
  • Pharmacy9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Crew / Cashier6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • Customer Service Representatives3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail111
  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Healthcare30
  • Financial Services8
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified120 · 69%
  • Part-time45 · 26%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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