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South Bend, 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 (12% appear duplicated)

South Bend, IN job market overview (June 2026)

The South Bend, IN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 249 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South Bend, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Bend, IN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time39—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time14——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail108—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants72——
Consumer Goods31$75k n=4$18.09/hr n=6
Professional Services24——
Transportation & Logistics19——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager42
  • Retail Associate25
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Delivery Driver10
  • Food Service10
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail108
  • Food Service / Restaurants72
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Professional Services24
  • Transportation & Logistics19
  • Healthcare12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified193 · 78%
  • Part-time39 · 16%
  • Full-time14 · 6%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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