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Matteson, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)

Matteson, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Matteson, IL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 35 active job postings tracked here, 69% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service 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 food service and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Matteson, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Matteson, IL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time9$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time3
Temporary1
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail23$103k n=4$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants10
Consumer Goods7$25.85/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics5$90k n=3
Technology4$90k n=3

Top categories

  • Food Service5
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Customer Success1
  • Engineering Manager1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Software Developers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail23
  • Food Service / Restaurants10
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Technology4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified21 · 60%
  • Part-time9 · 26%
  • Full-time3 · 9%
  • Temporary1 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 3%

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