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Rock Island, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($100k vs $139k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Rock Island, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Rock Island, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 33 active job postings tracked here, 45% 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.

Rock Island, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rock Island, Illinois.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail20——
Healthcare7——
Food Service / Restaurants5——
Technology4$100k n=4—
Professional Services4$100k n=4—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Retail Associate4
  • Pharmacy3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Frontend2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1
  • Pharmacists1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail20
  • Healthcare7
  • Food Service / Restaurants5
  • Technology4
  • Professional Services4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified26 · 79%
  • Temporary3 · 9%
  • Part-time3 · 9%
  • Contract1 · 3%

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