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Weak

Jackson, 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 (7% appear duplicated)

Jackson, MI job market overview (June 2026)

The Jackson, MI job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 220 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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.

Jackson, MI job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Jackson, MI.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28—$19.33/hr n=6
Full-time6——
Contract3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail127—$19.33/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants83——
Consumer Goods19—$19.33/hr n=7
Energy17——
Professional Services4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager43
  • Retail Associate28
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail127
  • Food Service / Restaurants83
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Energy17
  • Professional Services4
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified182 · 83%
  • Part-time28 · 13%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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