Jobs in Elkhart, IN
154 active postings tracked in Elkhart, IN · collapsed to 123 roles.
Elkhart, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
Elkhart, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Elkhart, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Elkhart, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 61 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (12 of 154).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 58% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Arby's, and Texas Roadhouse.
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 food service.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Elkhart, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elkhart, IN.
- 154Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 82Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary12 of 154
- 58%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $50kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 61dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager29
- Food Service18
- Retail Associate16
- Crew / Cashier11
- Server / Host10
- Cook / Kitchen6
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
- Fast Food and Counter Workers12
- Cooks, Restaurant4
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Managers, All Other3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail76
- Food Service / Restaurants76
- Transportation & Logistics11
- Consumer Goods9
- Financial Services5
- Manufacturing3
Employment mix
- Unspecified115 · 75%
- Part-time31 · 20%
- Full-time6 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Cracker Barrel · Elkhart, IN · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Store Cashier/StockerCrew / Cashier
Aldi · Elkhart, IN, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant & Bakery CookFood Service
Perkins · Elkhart, IN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery ServerServer / Host
Perkins · Elkhart, IN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Second Shift Deli Meat Bakery Produce Clerk
Meijer · Elkhart, Indiana · jobs.meijer.com
posted 1 day ago
- Cashier, Express, Closer Until MidnightCrew / Cashier
Meijer · Elkhart, Indiana · jobs.meijer.com
posted 1 day ago