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Lafayette, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

Lafayette, IN job market overview (June 2026)

The Lafayette, IN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 355 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lafayette, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lafayette, IN.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager49——
Retail Associate26—$18/hr n=3
Food Service25——
Crew / Cashier21——
Registered Nurse12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time56—$18.09/hr n=7
Full-time15——
Contract10——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail169—$18.09/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants100——
Healthcare54——
Professional Services33——
Consumer Goods26—$18.09/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager49
  • Retail Associate26
  • Food Service25
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Registered Nurse12
  • Cook / Kitchen9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Software Developers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail169
  • Food Service / Restaurants100
  • Healthcare54
  • Professional Services33
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Manufacturing25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified272 · 77%
  • Part-time56 · 16%
  • Full-time15 · 4%
  • Contract10 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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