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Portage, 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 (6% appear duplicated)

Portage, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Portage, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 154 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 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Portage, MI job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Delivery Driver9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Healthcare16
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Transportation & Logistics10
  • Real Estate10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified132 · 86%
  • Part-time12 · 8%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%

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