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Detroit, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($152k vs $129k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Detroit, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Detroit, MI job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,280 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Detroit, MI job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate43——
Store Supervisor / Manager40——
Director34$304k n=3—
Registered Nurse32——
Account Executive14$152k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other271$197k n=9—
Registered Nurses167——
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians32——
Respiratory Therapists25——
Management Analysts24——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract104$180k n=9—
Full-time80$152k n=5—
Part-time32——
Intern6——
Temporary4$137k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare599$148k n=4—
Professional Services381$70k n=3—
Retail126$193k n=15—
Food Service / Restaurants51——
Manufacturing51$106k n=5—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate43
  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Director34
  • Registered Nurse32
  • Account Executive14
  • Accounting13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other271
  • Registered Nurses167
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians32
  • Respiratory Therapists25
  • Management Analysts24
  • Software Developers23

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare599
  • Professional Services381
  • Retail126
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Manufacturing51
  • Financial Services42

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,054 · 82%
  • Contract104 · 8%
  • Full-time80 · 6%
  • Part-time32 · 3%
  • Intern6 · 0%
  • Temporary4 · 0%

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