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Sterling Heights, 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 (10% appear duplicated)

Sterling Heights, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Sterling Heights, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 221 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.

Sterling Heights, MI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Sterling Heights, MI.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87——
Manufacturing72——
Food Service / Restaurants58——
Consumer Goods19$53k n=8—
Professional Services9——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Engineering10
  • Retail Associate10
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Software Developers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Production2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Manufacturing72
  • Food Service / Restaurants58
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Professional Services9
  • Healthcare9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified197 · 89%
  • Part-time11 · 5%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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