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Jobs in Ottawa, Illinois
61 active postings tracked in Ottawa, Illinois · collapsed to 53 roles.
Ottawa, Illinois Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($24.44/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
Ottawa, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)
The Ottawa, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 61 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and warehouse / stocker, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 30% of postings in Ottawa, Illinois have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 1 new postings have appeared this week — about 2% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3520+ days.
- 16% of postings list a salary range (10 of 61).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $24.44/hr, with 80% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Pizza Hut, PetSmart, and Cracker Barrel.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and warehouse / stocker.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Ottawa, Illinois job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ottawa, Illinois.
- 61Active postings
- 1Posted this week
- 18Open 30+ days30% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 16%List salary10 of 61
- 80%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $24.44/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3520d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Warehouse / Stocker7
- Food Service6
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Server / Host4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Pharmacy Technicians1
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants35
- Retail28
- Consumer Goods14
- Healthcare5
- Manufacturing4
Employment mix
- Unspecified33 · 54%
- Full-time17 · 28%
- Part-time9 · 15%
- Temporary2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Night MaintenanceCrew / Cashier
Cracker Barrel · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier
Kroger · Ottawa, Illinois · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Distribution Warehouse Material HandlerWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$21.15–$24.44/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Custodian
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$21.15–$24.44/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Associate - Afternoon/EveningWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$20.85–$24.17/hr · posted 5 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Associate- MorningWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$20.85–$24.17/hr · posted 5 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Associate - WeekendsWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$20.85–$24.17/hr · posted 5 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance Technician
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$24.25–$33.50/hr · posted 9 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Operations SupervisorWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$76k–$98k · posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in OTTAWA, IL S02719Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in OTTAWA, IL S02719Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in OTTAWA, IL S02719Retail Associate
Dollar General · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in OTTAWA, IL S02719Retail Associate
Dollar General · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Operations Manager
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$85k–$133k · posted 16 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse AssociateWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$21.50–$25.06/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Distribution Warehouse Forklift OperatorWarehouse / Stocker
PetSmart · Ottawa, Illinois · careers.petsmart.com
$23.35–$27.01/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Arby's · Ottawa, IL, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service× 2 openings
Arby's · Ottawa, IL, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberFood Service× 2 openings
Arby's · Ottawa, IL, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 3 openings
Walgreens · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 2 openings
Walgreens · Ottawa, Illinois · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Fleet Deckhand - Ottawa, IL
Archer Daniels Midland · Ottawa, Illinois · sjobs.brassring.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pilot Apprentice - Ottawa, IL× 2 openings
Archer Daniels Midland · Ottawa, Illinois · sjobs.brassring.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago