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Sterling Heights, MI Job Market Score

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  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($21k vs $129k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 28 added vs 0 removed)

Sterling Heights, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Sterling Heights, MI job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 175 active job postings tracked here, 42% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18$21k n=4—
Full-time5——
Intern2——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail67$21k n=4—
Manufacturing63——
Food Service / Restaurants50$21k n=4—
Healthcare10——
Consumer Goods9——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Retail Associate9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
  • Warehouse / Stocker6
  • Cook / Kitchen6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Software Developers7
  • Production4
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail67
  • Manufacturing63
  • Food Service / Restaurants50
  • Healthcare10
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Financial Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified148 · 85%
  • Part-time18 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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