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Urbana, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 7 added vs 1 removed)

Urbana, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Urbana, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 49 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Urbana, Illinois job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Food Service7
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Server / Host3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Retail20
  • Healthcare7
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified45 · 92%
  • Temporary2 · 4%
  • Full-time1 · 2%
  • Part-time1 · 2%

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