Jobs in Lafayette, IN
226 active postings tracked in Lafayette, IN · collapsed to 170 roles.
Lafayette, IN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+30 this week — 48 added vs 18 removed)
Lafayette, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Lafayette, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 226 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 41% of postings in Lafayette, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 48 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 19 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3060+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (10 of 226).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and TJX Companies.
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.
Lafayette, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lafayette, IN.
- 226Active postings
- 48Posted this week
- 93Open 30+ days41% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary10 of 226
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $21kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 19dMedian agep90 3060d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager28
- Retail Associate26
- Food Service21
- Server / Host12
- Crew / Cashier9
- Pharmacy7
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10
- Managers, All Other7
- Retail Salespersons4
- Light Truck Drivers3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail134
- Food Service / Restaurants86
- Consumer Goods28
- Healthcare18
- Transportation & Logistics11
- Manufacturing9
Employment mix
- Unspecified171 · 76%
- Part-time43 · 19%
- Contract7 · 3%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Intern1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Kroger · Lafayette, Indiana · krogerfamilycareers.com
$21k · most recent posted 1 day ago
- Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, Tippecanoe Mall - Full TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Lafayette, Indiana · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$15–$19.51/hr · posted 2 days ago
- Part Time - Fulfillment Associate - FlexibleWarehouse / Stocker
Lowe's · Lafayette, Indiana · talent.lowes.com
posted 4 days ago
- Retail Commission Sales Associate - Fine Jewelry, Tippecanoe Mall - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · Lafayette, Indiana · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 days ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Lafayette, Indiana · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 4 openings
Arby's · Lafayette, IN, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service× 5 openings
Arby's · Lafayette, IN, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Team MemberFood Service× 5 openings
Arby's · Lafayette, IN, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Warehouse Material Handler IWarehouse / Stocker
Ryder System · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.ryder.com
posted 5 days ago
- Territory Account Executive - Lafayette, INAccount Executive× 2 openings
Toast · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.toasttab.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- D7 MEAT-SEAFOOD MDSE/FIELD SPECIALIST
Kroger · Lafayette, Indiana · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Seasonal Receiver Stocker DaysWarehouse / Stocker
Lowe's · Lafayette, Indiana · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 week ago
- Sr Engineer - Mechanical Component
GE · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.geaerospace.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate - Womens Shoes, Tippecanoe Mall - Part TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Lafayette, Indiana · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Local Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.ryder.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy/Staff PharmacistPharmacy
Kroger · Lafayette, Indiana · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Quality Specialist - Safety Management System
GE · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.geaerospace.com
posted 2 weeks ago