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Traverse City, MI Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (99% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)

Traverse City, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Traverse City, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 270 active job postings tracked here, 99% 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.

Traverse City, MI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Traverse City, MI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time16$76k n=4—
Temporary5——
Contract3——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail163—$19.33/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants43——
Consumer Goods33$50k n=7$19.33/hr n=6
Healthcare30——
Transportation & Logistics23$75k n=4—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate15
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Server / Host12
  • Pharmacy10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Management Analysts1
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail163
  • Food Service / Restaurants43
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Healthcare30
  • Transportation & Logistics23
  • Media & Entertainment23

Employment mix

  • Unspecified218 · 81%
  • Part-time25 · 9%
  • Full-time16 · 6%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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