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Detroit, MI 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $130k national)

Detroit, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Detroit, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,352 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and director, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and director.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract88$193k n=3—
Full-time82$152k n=7—
Part-time42——
Intern6——
Temporary3$160k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare538——
Professional Services447$76k n=4—
Retail142$193k n=16—
Food Service / Restaurants67——
Consumer Goods64——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse51
  • Director49
  • Store Supervisor / Manager44
  • Retail Associate43
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)21
  • Healthcare Other16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other164
  • Registered Nurses115
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians24
  • Respiratory Therapists23
  • Software Developers18
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products12

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare538
  • Professional Services447
  • Retail142
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Consumer Goods64
  • Manufacturing64

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,131 · 84%
  • Contract88 · 7%
  • Full-time82 · 6%
  • Part-time42 · 3%
  • Intern6 · 0%
  • Temporary3 · 0%

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