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Kalispell, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+19 this week — 19 added vs 0 removed)

Kalispell, MT job market overview (May 2026)

The Kalispell, MT job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 128 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kalispell, MT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kalispell, MT.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.82/hr n=5
Contract3——
Full-time3——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail86—$18.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants37——
Consumer Goods25—$18.82/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Real Estate3——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Food Service8
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Managers, All Other3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail86
  • Food Service / Restaurants37
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Healthcare5
  • Real Estate3
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified105 · 82%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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