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Benton Harbor, Michigan Job Market Score

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  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 11 added vs 1 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($19.33/hr vs $26/hr national)

Benton Harbor, Michigan job market overview (May 2026)

The Benton Harbor, Michigan job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 81 active job postings tracked here, 40% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Benton Harbor, Michigan job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager15——
Retail Associate11—$19.25/hr n=3
Product Marketing4——
Crew / Cashier4——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time4—$20.43/hr n=3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail45—$19.33/hr n=8
Consumer Goods42—$19.33/hr n=8
Manufacturing28——
Food Service / Restaurants5——
Professional Services2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate11
  • Product Marketing4
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Engineering3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • Management Analysts2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Marketing Managers1
  • Project Management Specialists1
  • Software Developers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail45
  • Consumer Goods42
  • Manufacturing28
  • Food Service / Restaurants5
  • Professional Services2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified67 · 83%
  • Part-time10 · 12%
  • Full-time4 · 5%

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