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Cooling

Kalispell, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

Kalispell, MT job market overview (May 2026)

The Kalispell, MT job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kalispell, MT job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kalispell, MT.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.82/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Contract3——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail91—$18.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Consumer Goods28—$18.82/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Real Estate5——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Pharmacy5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare5
  • Real Estate5
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified103 · 82%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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