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Missoula, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+38 this week — 43 added vs 5 removed)

Missoula, MT job market overview (May 2026)

The Missoula, MT job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 397 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Missoula, MT job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Cook / Kitchen26——
Retail Associate21—$18.75/hr n=4
Server / Host20——
Pharmacy19——
Store Supervisor / Manager19——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$18.82/hr n=10
Full-time16—$18.82/hr n=3
Intern7——
Temporary5——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail164$111k n=3$18.82/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants152——
Healthcare105——
Consumer Goods49—$18.82/hr n=13
Manufacturing11——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen26
  • Retail Associate21
  • Server / Host20
  • Pharmacy19
  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Crew / Cashier17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Pharmacy Technicians9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Registered Nurses6
  • Retail Salespersons6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail164
  • Food Service / Restaurants152
  • Healthcare105
  • Consumer Goods49
  • Manufacturing11
  • Financial Services8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified333 · 84%
  • Part-time33 · 8%
  • Full-time16 · 4%
  • Intern7 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%

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