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McHenry, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

McHenry, Illinois job market overview (July 2026)

The McHenry, Illinois job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 131 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and crew / cashier, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

McHenry, Illinois job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time32——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare81——
Retail33—$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods14—$25.85/hr n=6
Professional Services2——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse12
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT8
  • Healthcare Other7
  • Retail Associate7
  • Physician / Doctor7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare81
  • Retail33
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Professional Services2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified62 · 47%
  • Part-time36 · 27%
  • Full-time32 · 24%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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