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)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
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
- Sr Engineer - Mechanical Component
GE Aerospace · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.geaerospace.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 2 openings
Lowe's · Lafayette, Indiana · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- STORE MANAGER - 21 and older only - LAFAYETTE, INStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-Tippecanoe× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Lafayette, Indiana, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- ServerServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- BusserServer / Host
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Night MaintenanceCrew / Cashier
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Truck Driver CDL A LocalTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.ryder.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Assistant Store LeaderStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · Lafayette, Indiana · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Red Lobster · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.redlobster.com
posted 1 month ago
- Selling Associate-Tippecanoe× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Lafayette, Indiana, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 1 month ago