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Lakeland, FL 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($32.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Lakeland, FL job market overview (June 2026)

The Lakeland, FL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 562 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.

Lakeland, FL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time65$157k n=4$29.11/hr n=20
Full-time10——
Contract6—$55/hr n=3
Temporary4——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail328$130k n=3$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants278——
Healthcare62$157k n=4$38/hr n=20
Consumer Goods47$65k n=5$20.82/hr n=6
Professional Services40—$38/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager77
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Food Service19
  • Server / Host15
  • Cook / Kitchen14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Software Developers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General7
  • Managers, All Other5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail328
  • Food Service / Restaurants278
  • Healthcare62
  • Consumer Goods47
  • Professional Services40
  • Transportation & Logistics11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified473 · 84%
  • Part-time65 · 12%
  • Full-time10 · 2%
  • Contract6 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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