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Alton, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($48/hr vs $26/hr national)

Alton, Illinois job market overview (June 2026)

The Alton, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 91 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alton, Illinois job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse26—$48/hr n=14
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Retail Associate9——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist5——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)3—$47/hr n=3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time11—$48/hr n=10
Part-time9—$47/hr n=3
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare42—$48/hr n=26
Retail41——
Professional Services39—$48/hr n=26
Food Service / Restaurants11——
Consumer Goods4——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse26
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)3
  • Food Service3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare42
  • Retail41
  • Professional Services39
  • Food Service / Restaurants11
  • Consumer Goods4
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified69 · 76%
  • Full-time11 · 12%
  • Part-time9 · 10%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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