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
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Lafayette, Indiana · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- BEER-WINE-LIQR/SPECIALTY WINE STEWARD× 3 openings
Kroger · Lafayette, Indiana · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Truck Driver CDL A DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.ryder.com
posted 2 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 4 openings
Panera Bread · Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Beauty Advisor Sally Beauty 10866Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Lafayette, Indiana · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 7 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Lafayette, Indiana · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant Manager(02512) - 2304 Greenbush StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 years ago
- Delivery Driver(02510) - 3606 Cheryl LnDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Lafayette, Indiana · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 years ago