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East Lansing, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (70% open 30+ days)

East Lansing, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The East Lansing, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 90 active job postings tracked here, 70% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and cook / kitchen, 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 crew / cashier and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

East Lansing, MI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in East Lansing, MI.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Food Service6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services4
  • Professional Services2
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified82 · 91%
  • Temporary3 · 3%
  • Part-time2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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