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Lakeland, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($20.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+52 this week — 52 added vs 0 removed)

Lakeland, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakeland, FL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 419 active job postings tracked here, 51% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lakeland, FL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lakeland, FL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time27—$20.82/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Temporary6——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail296—$20.82/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants253——
Consumer Goods48—$20.82/hr n=6
Healthcare17——
Transportation & Logistics5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager71
  • Retail Associate33
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Food Service11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Software Developers12
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail296
  • Food Service / Restaurants253
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Healthcare17
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Technology3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified378 · 90%
  • Part-time27 · 6%
  • Full-time7 · 2%
  • Temporary6 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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