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Merrillville, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)

Merrillville, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Merrillville, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 164 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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 Associate25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General3
  • Customer Service Representatives3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail124
  • Food Service / Restaurants38
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified129 · 79%
  • Part-time19 · 12%
  • Full-time9 · 5%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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