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Rock Island, Illinois Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)

Rock Island, Illinois job market overview (May 2026)

The Rock Island, Illinois job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 34 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Rock Island, Illinois job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rock Island, Illinois.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail20
Healthcare7
Technology5$80k n=5
Food Service / Restaurants5
Professional Services5$80k n=5

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Retail Associate4
  • Pharmacy3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Frontend2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1
  • Pharmacists1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail20
  • Healthcare7
  • Technology5
  • Food Service / Restaurants5
  • Professional Services5
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 79%
  • Temporary3 · 9%
  • Part-time3 · 9%
  • Contract1 · 3%

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