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West Lafayette, 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 (11% appear duplicated)

West Lafayette, IN job market overview (June 2026)

The West Lafayette, IN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 55 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 store supervisor / manager and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

West Lafayette, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in West Lafayette, IN.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Food Service11
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Retail Associate2
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Retail19
  • Healthcare3
  • Technology1
  • Manufacturing1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified43 · 78%
  • Part-time10 · 18%
  • Intern2 · 4%

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