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Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+45 this week — 57 added vs 12 removed)

Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 415 active job postings tracked here, 45% 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-Winter Haven, FL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$20.82/hr n=5
Full-time9$94k n=3—
Temporary7——
Contract2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail310$110k n=3$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants234——
Consumer Goods47—$20.82/hr n=6
Healthcare20——
Manufacturing7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager65
  • Retail Associate35
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
  • Maintenance Technician9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers13
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Management Analysts4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail310
  • Food Service / Restaurants234
  • Consumer Goods47
  • Healthcare20
  • Manufacturing7
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified376 · 91%
  • Part-time19 · 5%
  • Full-time9 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 0%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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