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Carbondale, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)

Carbondale, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Carbondale, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 72 active job postings tracked here, 60% 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.

Carbondale, Illinois job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate10
  • Food Service7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Bartenders2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail46
  • Food Service / Restaurants30
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified50 · 69%
  • Part-time19 · 26%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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