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Lawrence, KS 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)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)

Lawrence, KS job market overview (June 2026)

The Lawrence, KS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 180 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lawrence, KS job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lawrence, KS.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier30——
Store Supervisor / Manager25——
Retail Associate16—$18/hr n=4
Food Service9——
Cook / Kitchen8——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$18.07/hr n=11
Full-time8—$18.64/hr n=4
Contract2——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants95——
Retail88—$18.07/hr n=15
Consumer Goods31—$18.07/hr n=15
Transportation & Logistics13——
Healthcare6——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier30
  • Store Supervisor / Manager25
  • Retail Associate16
  • Food Service9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Bartenders5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants95
  • Retail88
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Transportation & Logistics13
  • Healthcare6
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified132 · 73%
  • Part-time35 · 19%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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