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Merrillville, IN 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 (4% appear duplicated)

Merrillville, IN job market overview (June 2026)

The Merrillville, IN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 209 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Merrillville, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Merrillville, IN.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Server / Host9
  • Crew / Cashier9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail143
  • Food Service / Restaurants50
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Healthcare11
  • Professional Services9
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified172 · 82%
  • Part-time20 · 10%
  • Full-time11 · 5%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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