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Brighton, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.33/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Brighton, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Brighton, MI job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 61% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and server / host, 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 cook / kitchen and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Brighton, MI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brighton, MI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time6
Intern1
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail94$19.33/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants66
Consumer Goods20$19.33/hr n=6
Healthcare6
Financial Services4

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Server / Host12
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Food Service9
  • Retail Associate9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail94
  • Food Service / Restaurants66
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified131 · 85%
  • Part-time15 · 10%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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