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Lakeland, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($20.79/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+68 this week — 68 added vs 0 removed)

Lakeland, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakeland, FL job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 429 active job postings tracked here, 48% 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-time28—$20.82/hr n=5
Full-time8$110k n=3—
Temporary7——
Contract3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail306$110k n=3$20.79/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants254——
Consumer Goods51—$20.82/hr n=6
Healthcare17——
Transportation & Logistics6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager72
  • Retail Associate35
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • 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 Other8
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail306
  • Food Service / Restaurants254
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Healthcare17
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Manufacturing4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified383 · 89%
  • Part-time28 · 7%
  • Full-time8 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%

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