Illinois (IL)
Veteran Jobs in Illinois
Chicago finance and logistics hire heavily from Great Lakes graduates.
Veteran population
570,000+
Median salary
$65,000
Major bases
3
Top hiring industries
FinanceManufacturingLogistics
Top veteran employers
- Boeing
- Caterpillar
- Abbott
- Walgreens
Nearby military bases
- Naval Station Great Lakes
- Scott AFB
- Rock Island Arsenal
Getting hired in Illinois
Illinois's civilian job market rewards veterans who can clearly translate military experience into industry keywords. Use VetResumeAI to convert your MOS, AFSC, or Rating into the language Boeing and Caterpillar scan for in ATS.
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