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West Lafayette, IN Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 14 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ days)

West Lafayette, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The West Lafayette, IN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 65 active job postings tracked here, 32% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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 Service10
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Retail Associate3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants42
  • Retail31
  • Healthcare13
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified49 · 75%
  • Intern8 · 12%
  • Part-time7 · 11%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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