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Wheaton, IL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)

Wheaton, IL job market overview (May 2026)

The Wheaton, IL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 78 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wheaton, IL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21$37k n=5$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time3
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail49$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants22
Consumer Goods21$25.85/hr n=6
Healthcare15
Financial Services9$37k n=5

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service4
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Cook / Kitchen2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail49
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Healthcare15
  • Financial Services9
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 67%
  • Part-time21 · 27%
  • Full-time3 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 3%

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