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Alton, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)

Alton, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Alton, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 67 active job postings tracked here, 67% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alton, Illinois job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate11
  • Food Service5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Pharmacy5
  • Crew / Cashier4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail53
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Healthcare11
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified50 · 75%
  • Part-time13 · 19%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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