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Lancaster, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 21 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Lancaster, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Lancaster, OH job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 120 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lancaster, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lancaster, OH.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail81—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants49——
Consumer Goods14—$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare10——
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Customer Service Representatives4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail81
  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services3
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 78%
  • Part-time17 · 14%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Intern3 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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