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Mattoon, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 11% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)

Mattoon, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Mattoon, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 70 active job postings tracked here, 69% 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.

Mattoon, Illinois job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail35$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants33
Consumer Goods12$25.85/hr n=7
Healthcare4
Manufacturing1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate10
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Server / Host7
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Pharmacy2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Dishwashers2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail35
  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare4
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified59 · 84%
  • Part-time8 · 11%
  • Full-time3 · 4%

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