Jobs in Lawrence, KS
166 active postings tracked in Lawrence, KS · collapsed to 115 roles.
Lawrence, KS Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+34 this week — 34 added vs 0 removed)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)
Lawrence, KS job market overview (May 2026)
The Lawrence, KS job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 166 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 50% of postings in Lawrence, KS have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 34 new postings have appeared this week — about 20% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 29 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3061+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (15 of 166).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 87% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Kroger, Dollar General, and Panera Bread.
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 crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Lawrence, KS job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lawrence, KS.
- 166Active postings
- 34Posted this week
- 83Open 30+ days50% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary15 of 166
- 87%Hourly13 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 29dMedian agep90 3061d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager26
- Crew / Cashier21
- Retail Associate14
- Food Service10
- Cook / Kitchen7
- Server / Host7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
- Managers, All Other5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
- Bartenders5
- Pharmacy Technicians3
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants96
- Retail81
- Consumer Goods25
- Healthcare13
- Financial Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified129 · 78%
- Part-time19 · 11%
- Full-time7 · 4%
- Contract5 · 3%
- Intern4 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Service ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
posted 2 days ago
- Shift Manager-(06302) Lawrence KSRestaurant Manager / GM
Domino's Pizza · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Assistant Manager(06302) Lawrence KSStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Assistant Manager(09632) Lawrence KSStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Shift Manager-(09632) Lawrence KSRestaurant Manager / GM
Domino's Pizza · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Delivery Expert- 1008 W 23rd St Lawrence KS× 2 openings
Domino's Pizza · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Retail Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lawrence, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Team Manager× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lawrence, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lawrence, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lawrence, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 week ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Pizza Hut · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.pizzahut.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Delivery DriverDelivery Driver× 2 openings
Pizza Hut · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.pizzahut.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Pizza Hut · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.pizzahut.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Pizza Hut · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.pizzahut.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- General Manager× 2 openings
Pizza Hut · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.pizzahut.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- MURRAY'S/CLERKStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Lawrence, Kansas · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 2 weeks ago