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Missoula, MT Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+82 this week — 102 added vs 20 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

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 291 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • 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-time10——
Intern6——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail110—$18.82/hr n=6
Healthcare98——
Food Service / Restaurants87——
Consumer Goods26—$18.82/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics9——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Registered Nurse13
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Server / Host12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Medical Assistants4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail110
  • Healthcare98
  • Food Service / Restaurants87
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Manufacturing8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified246 · 85%
  • Part-time26 · 9%
  • Full-time10 · 3%
  • Intern6 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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