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Kentwood, 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 (7% appear duplicated)

Kentwood, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Kentwood, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 117 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager 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 store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kentwood, MI job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail54—$19.33/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Consumer Goods11—$19.33/hr n=7
Healthcare8——
Transportation & Logistics6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Healthcare8
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 79%
  • Part-time17 · 15%
  • Full-time6 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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