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Lafayette, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+41 this week — 41 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Lafayette, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Lafayette, IN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 234 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33$18.09/hr n=6
Contract7
Full-time5
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail129$18.09/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants97
Consumer Goods27$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare17
Transportation & Logistics11

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate25
  • Food Service20
  • Server / Host12
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Light Truck Drivers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail129
  • Food Service / Restaurants97
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Healthcare17
  • Transportation & Logistics11
  • Manufacturing9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified188 · 80%
  • Part-time33 · 14%
  • Contract7 · 3%
  • Full-time5 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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