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Mt. Vernon, Illinois Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (17% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Mt. Vernon, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Mt. Vernon, Illinois job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 35 active job postings tracked here, 17% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Mt. Vernon, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

Top categories

  • Food Service4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Pharmacy3
  • Retail Associate1
  • Crew / Cashier1
  • Cook / Kitchen1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail26
  • Healthcare13
  • Food Service / Restaurants7
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified25 · 71%
  • Part-time7 · 20%
  • Intern3 · 9%

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