West Chicago Jobs

  • CDL-A Truck Driver (Dedicated Lanes) Hazmat Certified

    Transport Corporation of America - West Chicago, IL

    DEDICATED OPPORTUNITIES OPEN FOR QUALIFIED SOLO AND TEAM CDL-A DRIVERS Transport America offers a great driver experience! Team* driving opportunities at Transport America...

    from Transport Corporation of America - 17 days ago
  • Truck Driver - Team Over The Road. We Train!

    C.R. England - West Chicago, IL

    C.R. England is now hiring Team Truck Drivers. Have you always wanted to become a truck driver, but dont like the sound of a solo life on the road Try Team Driving Whether you...

    from C.R. England - 7 days ago
  • Class A CDL Company Regional & Systems OTR Tanker Truck Driver

    Highway Transport Chemical - West Chicago, IL

    Driver Owner Operator Qualifications Testimonials Working For Us HIRING COMPANY REGIONAL & SYSTEM (OTR) DRIVERS NOW for tanker opportunities - Get your application in...

    from Highway Transport Chemical - 21 days ago
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West Chicago, Illinois

West Chicago is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 23,469 at the 2000 census. Formerly named Turner Junction after its founder, John B. Turner, president of the G&CU In 1855. The town was initially established around the first junction of railroad lines in Illinois.

West Chicago Careers

Among the most common occupations in West Chicago are Management, professional, and related occupations, 25%; Sales and office occupations, 22%; and Production, transportation, and material moving occupations, 22%. Approximately 87 percent of workers in West Chicago, Illinois work for companies, 7 percent work for the government and 2 percent are self-employed.

West Chicago Industries

The leading industries in West Chicago, Illinois are Manufacturing, 21%; Educational, health and social services, 13%; and Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services, 11%. Simply Hired's West Chicago job listings indicate that the following industries in West Chicago are hiring the most workers:

West Chicago Job Salaries

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in West Chicago, Illinois is $33,504, and the median income of households in West Chicago was $63,424.
 

Average Salaries in West Chicago, IL

In USD as of May 24, 2013
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West Chicago, IL

 $34,000
 

According to our West Chicago Trends data, the number of West Chicago, Illinois jobs has decreased by 26% since October 2011.
West Chicago job trends

West Chicago Employment Statistics

Population of West Chicago
Total population 23,469
Male 53.32%
Female 46.68%
Median age 27.8
  
West Chicago Housing
Owner-occupied homes 67.8%
Median cost of a home $160,000
Median mortgage payment $1,070
Renter-occupied homes 32.2%
Vacant housing 2.9%
Median monthly rent $785
  
Average Income
Median for all male full-time $39,723
Median for all female full-time $27,285
  
Household Income
Less than $10,000 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4%
$15,000 to $24,999 6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9%
$35,000 to $49,999 13%
$50,000 to $74,999 23%
$75,000 to $99,999 19%
$100,000 to $149,999 15%
$150,000 to $199,999 4%
$200,000 or more 2%
  
Education
Less than 9th grade 17%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 16%
High school graduate 21%
Some college, no degree 18%
Associate's degree 6%
Bachelor's degree 17%
Graduate degree 5%
  
Marital Status
Never married 30%
Currently married 61%
Separated 1%
Widowed 3%
Divorced 6%
  
Race
White 80%
Black or African American 2%
Asian 2%
Other 16%
  
West Chicago Commute
Carpool 18.9%
Public transportation 3.1%
Average travel time 24 minutes