Jobs in Lawrence, KS
167 active postings tracked in Lawrence, KS · collapsed to 116 roles.
Lawrence, KS Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 35 added vs 0 removed)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% 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 167 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.
- 35 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3061+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (15 of 167).
- 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.
- 167Active postings
- 35Posted this week
- 83Open 30+ days50% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary15 of 167
- 87%Hourly13 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian 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
- Transportation & Logistics1
Employment mix
- Unspecified130 · 78%
- Part-time19 · 11%
- Full-time7 · 4%
- Contract5 · 3%
- Intern4 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- MURRAY'S/CLERKStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Lawrence, Kansas · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Produce LeaderStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Lawrence, Kansas · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Kroger · Lawrence, Kansas · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Assistant Store LeaderStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Lawrence, Kansas · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Server Assistant - BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- To-Go× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Lawrence, Kansas · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357720-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Lawrence, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363248-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Lawrence, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 3 openings
Chipotle · Lawrence, Kansas · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago