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Wheaton, 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)
  • Pay matches the national median ($25.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

Wheaton, IL job market overview (July 2026)

The Wheaton, IL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in therapist (pt / ot / speech) and registered nurse, with healthcare 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 therapist (pt / ot / speech) and registered nurse.
  • 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-time36—$25.85/hr n=5
Full-time24——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare70——
Retail36—$25.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Consumer Goods19—$25.85/hr n=6
Financial Services6——

Top categories

  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)11
  • Registered Nurse11
  • Physician / Doctor10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Retail Associate4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Bartenders1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare70
  • Retail36
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Financial Services6
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified69 · 53%
  • Part-time36 · 28%
  • Full-time24 · 19%

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