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Jobs in Mattoon, Illinois
72 active postings tracked in Mattoon, Illinois · collapsed to 62 roles.
Mattoon, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
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 72 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.
- 67% of postings in Mattoon, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 64 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (8 of 72).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $25.85/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Texas Roadhouse, Dollar General, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
- 72Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 48Open 30+ days67% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary8 of 72
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $25.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 64dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager14
- Retail Associate10
- Cook / Kitchen9
- Server / Host9
- Crew / Cashier4
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail35
- Food Service / Restaurants35
- Consumer Goods12
- Healthcare4
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified53 · 74%
- Part-time16 · 22%
- Full-time3 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MATTOON, IL S11082Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MATTOON, IL S11082Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MATTOON, IL S04736Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MATTOON, IL S04736Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MATTOON, IL S04736Retail Associate
Dollar General · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$67k–$115k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$15.15–$25.94/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Cracker Barrel · Mattoon, Illinois · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Mattoon, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Mattoon, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 days ago