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Muskegon, MI Job Market Score

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

Muskegon, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Muskegon, MI job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 204 active job postings tracked here, 58% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Muskegon, MI job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$19.33/hr n=5
Contract8——
Full-time7——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail119—$19.33/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants71——
Manufacturing18——
Consumer Goods9—$19.33/hr n=7
Healthcare5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager33
  • Retail Associate23
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Food Service10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers3
  • Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail119
  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Manufacturing18
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified171 · 84%
  • Part-time15 · 7%
  • Contract8 · 4%
  • Full-time7 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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