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Springfield, IL 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)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)

Springfield, IL job market overview (June 2026)

The Springfield, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 395 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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.

Springfield, IL job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager62$57k n=5—
Retail Associate43——
Registered Nurse27——
Cook / Kitchen17——
Crew / Cashier14——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time31—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time27$105k n=16—
Contract8——
Temporary7——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail193$57k n=4$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants106$43k n=4—
Professional Services56——
Healthcare53——
Consumer Goods41$85k n=5$25.85/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager62
  • Retail Associate43
  • Registered Nurse27
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail193
  • Food Service / Restaurants106
  • Professional Services56
  • Healthcare53
  • Consumer Goods41
  • Transportation & Logistics27

Employment mix

  • Unspecified320 · 81%
  • Part-time31 · 8%
  • Full-time27 · 7%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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