Jobs in Lafayette, IN
240 active postings tracked in Lafayette, IN · collapsed to 171 roles.
Lafayette, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 35 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
Lafayette, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Lafayette, IN job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 240 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.
- 40% of postings in Lafayette, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 35 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (10 of 240).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Arby's, and TJX Companies.
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.
Lafayette, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lafayette, IN.
- 240Active postings
- 35Posted this week
- 96Open 30+ days40% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary10 of 240
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $105kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager32
- Food Service26
- Retail Associate25
- Server / Host12
- Crew / Cashier9
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers16
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
- Managers, All Other7
- Retail Salespersons5
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail129
- Food Service / Restaurants103
- Consumer Goods27
- Healthcare17
- Transportation & Logistics11
- Manufacturing9
Employment mix
- Unspecified188 · 78%
- Part-time39 · 16%
- Contract7 · 3%
- Full-time5 · 2%
- Intern1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in LAFAYETTE, IN S03657Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in LAFAYETTE, IN S03657Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in LAFAYETTE, IN S03657Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in LAFAYETTE, IN S04598Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in LAFAYETTE, IN S02661Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in LAFAYETTE, IN S02661Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$56k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.14–$18.18/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Customer Service Associate× 3 openings
Walgreens · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 5 openings
Walgreens · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- PharmacistPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Manager× 3 openings
Walgreens · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Lafayette, Indiana · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Shortage Control Part Time
Burlington Stores · Lafayette, Indiana · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Lafayette, Indiana · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago