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Jackson, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.33/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Jackson, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Jackson, MI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 219 active job postings tracked here, 51% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Jackson, MI job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$19.33/hr n=6
Full-time6——
Temporary1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail118—$19.33/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants105——
Consumer Goods19—$19.33/hr n=7
Financial Services5——
Healthcare2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager52
  • Retail Associate33
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Restaurant Manager / GM15
  • Food Service14
  • Cook / Kitchen12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • General and Operations Managers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail118
  • Food Service / Restaurants105
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Financial Services5
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified186 · 85%
  • Part-time25 · 11%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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