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Lafayette, LA 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 (13% appear duplicated)

Lafayette, LA job market overview (June 2026)

The Lafayette, LA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 412 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, LA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager63——
Retail Associate39—$17.50/hr n=4
Server / Host20——
Registered Nurse20——
Cook / Kitchen20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time28$51k n=3$17.57/hr n=10
Full-time14$103k n=5$17.57/hr n=3
Temporary3——
Contract3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail222—$17.57/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants101——
Consumer Goods52—$17.57/hr n=13
Professional Services50——
Healthcare29——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager63
  • Retail Associate39
  • Server / Host20
  • Registered Nurse20
  • Cook / Kitchen20
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Bartenders2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail222
  • Food Service / Restaurants101
  • Consumer Goods52
  • Professional Services50
  • Healthcare29
  • Financial Services15

Employment mix

  • Unspecified363 · 88%
  • Part-time28 · 7%
  • Full-time14 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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