The population of Murphysboro was estimated to be 7,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Murphysboro is about 25% lower than the national average.

The State of Illinois enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $11.00 per hour for basic wages, and $6.60 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Murphysboro may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Jobs in Murphysboro, IL (10)

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Mental Health Coordinator

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Carbondale, IL

$72k / year

Sales Representative - No Sales Experience Required!

Platinum Supplemental Insurance

Marion, IL

Entry-Level

$75k / year

Nocturnist APP Coverage in Southern IL | 7 On/7 Off

Medicus Healthcare Solutions

Carbondale, IL

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Writer (Remote)

Cella Careers

🌎 Remote

New

Remote

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$55 - $65 / hour

Home Care Aide

Help at Home

Anna, IL

New

Hourly

Hospitality

Health Insurance

$18 / hour

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Custodian/Light Assembler

Illinois Tool Works

Marion, IL

New

Hospitality

$20.16 / hour

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Laundry Associate

Ohio Living Dorothy Love

Anna, IL

New

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MEDICAL ASSISTANT (FT) REMOTE JOB/WORK FROM HOME - AVAILABLE

Lara Health

🌎 Remote

New

Remote

Hourly

$20 / hour

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Position - TRAVEL - RRT - RESPIRATORY

AMN Healthcare Allied

Herrin, IL

New

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Route Sales Representative - Frito-Lay North America $16-$35/hr

FRITO LAY

Carbondale, IL

New

Hourly

$16 - $35 / hour

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Classroom Security Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group

Marion, IL

New

Employment in Murphysboro

Population

The population of Murphysboro, IL was estimated to be 7,000 in 2022. The median age of the Murphysboro population is 40.5.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Murphysboro, IL is about 25% lower than the national average. The median household income in Murphysboro is $37,929.

Murphysboro, IL Education

High School Graduate: 38%
Some College: 28%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 23%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 54%
High School Graduate: 63%
Some College: 75%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 91%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 22%
High School Graduate: 6%
Some College: 12%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 5%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Murphysboro, IL. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Jackson

Murphysboro Job Market

Being Hired for a job in Murphysboro, IL should be simpler than the media convinces you to believe. Despite what the economy is doing, there are indeed jobs in Murphysboro, Illinois. In fact, right now there are 10 Murphysboro, IL job openings ready for your resume and cover letter today. Instead of trying to peer through the glassdoor of your current manager, apply to a position in Illinois which gets you a seat at the table. Or as the economy is changing, send in your resume to one of the numerous gig economy jobs in Murphysboro, IL, such as Clutter or Taskrabbit.

Whether you are looking to help others in the health care, personal care, or non-profit industries of Murphysboro, IL, or are seeking a traditional Murphysboro, IL career path in finance or business operations, Joblist has a job opening for you to elevate your Illinois career.

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