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Portage, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+31 this week — 31 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (31% open 30+ days)

Portage, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Portage, MI job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 131 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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 / Manager13
  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Delivery Driver9
  • Server / Host7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Light Truck Drivers5
  • Retail Salespersons5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants58
  • Retail57
  • Transportation & Logistics20
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified101 · 77%
  • Part-time18 · 14%
  • Full-time8 · 6%
  • Contract4 · 3%

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