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Lakeland, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($97k vs $138k national)

Lakeland, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakeland, FL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 425 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

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.

Lakeland, FL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lakeland, FL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time27—$20.82/hr n=5
Full-time9$94k n=3—
Temporary7——
Contract2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail312$110k n=3$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants237——
Consumer Goods51—$20.82/hr n=6
Healthcare21——
Manufacturing8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager67
  • Retail Associate37
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Food Service13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Delivery Driver10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Software Developers12
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail312
  • Food Service / Restaurants237
  • Consumer Goods51
  • Healthcare21
  • Manufacturing8
  • Transportation & Logistics7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified378 · 89%
  • Part-time27 · 6%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 0%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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