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Battle Creek, Michigan 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)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)

Battle Creek, Michigan job market overview (June 2026)

The Battle Creek, Michigan job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 205 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Battle Creek, Michigan job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager41
  • Retail Associate25
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Server / Host12
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail121
  • Food Service / Restaurants87
  • Healthcare14
  • Professional Services11
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified178 · 87%
  • Part-time19 · 9%
  • Full-time3 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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