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Effingham, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($26.01/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 18 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)

Effingham, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Effingham, Illinois job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 80 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Effingham, Illinois job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5——
Contract3—$26.01/hr n=3
Temporary2——
Full-time1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail45—$26.01/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Healthcare15——
Manufacturing11—$26.01/hr n=3
Consumer Goods8——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Food Service8
  • Pharmacy4
  • Server / Host3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail45
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Healthcare15
  • Manufacturing11
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified68 · 85%
  • Part-time5 · 6%
  • Contract3 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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