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Kalamazoo, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)

Kalamazoo, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Kalamazoo, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 235 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kalamazoo, MI job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants113$75k n=5—
Retail87—$19.33/hr n=6
Healthcare29——
Consumer Goods28$70k n=7$19.33/hr n=6
Professional Services21——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Restaurant Manager / GM18
  • Retail Associate15
  • Registered Nurse15
  • Delivery Driver14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants113
  • Retail87
  • Healthcare29
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Professional Services21
  • Transportation & Logistics8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified208 · 89%
  • Part-time15 · 6%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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