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Benton Harbor, Michigan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($19.33/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 19 added vs 6 removed)

Benton Harbor, Michigan job market overview (May 2026)

The Benton Harbor, Michigan job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 92 active job postings tracked here, 38% 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 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.

Benton Harbor, Michigan job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager18——
Retail Associate11—$19.25/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier8——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist4——
Product Marketing3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time7—$20.43/hr n=3
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail63—$19.33/hr n=8
Consumer Goods41—$19.33/hr n=8
Manufacturing26——
Food Service / Restaurants12——
Healthcare6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Product Marketing3
  • Accounting3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Management Analysts2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Pharmacists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail63
  • Consumer Goods41
  • Manufacturing26
  • Food Service / Restaurants12
  • Healthcare6
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified72 · 78%
  • Part-time12 · 13%
  • Full-time7 · 8%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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