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Kentwood, MI Job Market Score

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  • Pay matches the national median ($19.33/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+24 this week — 36 added vs 12 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (29% appear duplicated)

Kentwood, MI job market overview (May 2026)

The Kentwood, MI job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kentwood, MI job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21$19.33/hr n=5
Full-time6

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants67
Retail39$19.33/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics18
Healthcare10
Consumer Goods9$19.33/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Retail Associate12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM9
  • Server / Host9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Light Truck Drivers7
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Retail39
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Healthcare10
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified102 · 79%
  • Part-time21 · 16%
  • Full-time6 · 5%

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