Jobs in Whitefish, Montana
Year-Round Careers in the Flathead Valley
Mountain resort community with year-round opportunities
Looking for jobs in Whitefish, Montana, or a year-round career in the Flathead Valley? This page is a good place to start.
RNG Group is an independent, women-owned recruiting firm founded in 2015. We place people in full-time, direct-hire roles, and we recruit for Whitefish employers from our office in Boise, Idaho.
Below you’ll find our open Whitefish, Montana jobs, who’s hiring, and what the town pays and costs.
Current Jobs in Whitefish, Montana
When we’re recruiting for a Whitefish employer, the listing shows up here. Every role is a permanent, full-time position.
There are no open positions in Whitefish right now. Join our talent network and we will let you know as soon as something opens up.
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Not every role we recruit for gets posted publicly.
What Jobs Are in Demand in Whitefish, Montana?
Health care is the biggest employer of Whitefish residents, at 17.9% of working adults. Retail (15.8%) and professional and technical services (11.4%) come next.
Construction holds 10.3%, and finance and real estate 7.9%. That’s a lot of professional work for a town of about 9,000 people.
Those are the areas where our work overlaps with the Whitefish job market:
- Healthcare: leadership, finance and administrative hires. See our healthcare recruiting work.
- Professional and financial services: accounting, finance, HR and client-facing roles. More on professional services recruiting.
- Construction: project managers, estimators and site leaders. See construction recruiting.
Who Are the Biggest Employers in Whitefish?
The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce lists the town’s top employers by headcount:
- Logan Health – Whitefish (650)
- BNSF Railway (420)
- Whitefish School District (250)
- Glacier Restaurant Group (182)
- Winter Sports, Inc. (100, plus 500 seasonal)
Source: Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, Community Profile. The chamber also lists Averill Hospitality and Grouse Mountain Lodge.
What Is the Cost of Living in Whitefish, Montana?
Whitefish’s median household income is $73,811, slightly above Montana ($72,509) and below the U.S. ($80,734).
Housing is the hard part. The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is driven by a median home value of $684,300, about 82% above the state figure.
| Cost and pay in Whitefish | Whitefish | Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,811 | $72,509 |
| Median home value | $684,300 | $375,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,354 / month | $1,081 / month |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 3.6% |
Rent runs $1,354 a month against $1,081 statewide. Factor housing into any offer before you say yes.
How Fast Is the Whitefish, Montana Population Growing?
The Whitefish, Montana population grew 42.3% between 2010 and 2024, from 6,503 to 9,256 residents.
The chamber places the town 25 miles west of Glacier National Park, and newcomers keep arriving. The local labor force stands at 4,954 people.
Finding a Job in Whitefish
Unemployment in Whitefish is just 2.4%, well below the state rate. A few things help you stand out:
- Separate seasonal from year-round. Some big local employers add hundreds of seasonal workers, so confirm a role is permanent before you plan a move.
- Line up housing early. With home values this high, know where you’ll live before you accept.
- Tailor your resume. Lead with results that match the job. Our career advice library has more.
Why Work With RNG Group in Whitefish?
- We only do direct hire. No temp gigs and no temp-to-hire. Every placement is a permanent role.
- It’s free for candidates. Employers pay our fee, and you get resume help and interview coaching along the way.
- We know the region. We recruit across the Northwest from Boise, and we’ll tell you straight whether a role is a fit.
Curious who we are? Read how RNG Group started.
Whitefish Jobs FAQ
Does it cost anything to work with RNG Group?
No, our service is free for candidates. Employers pay our fee when they hire.
Do you have an office in Whitefish?
No. We recruit for Whitefish employers from our Boise office at 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702.
What is the largest employer in Whitefish?
Logan Health – Whitefish, with 650 employees, according to the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce. BNSF Railway is next, with 420.
Hiring in Whitefish?
If you’re adding full-time employees in Whitefish, book a call and tell us what you’re hiring for. We’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit for the role.
Want to know what working with us looks like first? Here’s how we recruit.
Phone: (208) 342-9896
Email: hello@rng.group
Address: 211 W State St, Boise, ID 83702
Industries We Recruit For in Whitefish
RNG Group places permanent, direct-hire talent across technology and software development, architecture, engineering and construction, manufacturing and consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, food and beverage production and business and professional services. See all industries we serve, or if you’re hiring a leader, executive search.
