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Muncie, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)

Muncie, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Muncie, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 163 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Muncie, IN job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time6
Temporary2
Intern2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail98$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants69
Consumer Goods14$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare9
Manufacturing3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Retail Associate26
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Food Service8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail98
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare9
  • Manufacturing3
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 87%
  • Part-time11 · 7%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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