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Missoula, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+55 this week — 101 added vs 46 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)

Missoula, MT job market overview (May 2026)

The Missoula, MT job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 259 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and registered nurse, 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 retail associate and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Missoula, MT job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$18.82/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Intern6——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail105—$18.82/hr n=6
Healthcare98——
Food Service / Restaurants56——
Consumer Goods27—$18.82/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics9——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Registered Nurse13
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Server / Host9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Medical Assistants4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail105
  • Healthcare98
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Manufacturing8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified216 · 83%
  • Part-time26 · 10%
  • Full-time8 · 3%
  • Intern6 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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