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Rockford, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($37/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 4% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (96% open 30+ days)

Rockford, IL job market overview (September 2026)

The Rockford, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 361 active job postings tracked here, 96% 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

  • 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.

Rockford, IL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rockford, IL.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager46——
Retail Associate30—$25.25/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier20——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead18——
Cook / Kitchen15——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time61—$37/hr n=21
Full-time9——
Contract7——
Temporary6——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail171$115k n=5$25.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants108$70k n=7—
Healthcare60—$45/hr n=16
Consumer Goods42$70k n=5$25.85/hr n=6
Professional Services24—$45/hr n=16

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager46
  • Retail Associate30
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead18
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail171
  • Food Service / Restaurants108
  • Healthcare60
  • Consumer Goods42
  • Professional Services24
  • Transportation & Logistics22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified277 · 77%
  • Part-time61 · 17%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Contract7 · 2%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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