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Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($20.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

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 378 active job postings tracked here, 49% 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-time8——
Temporary7——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail302$104k n=4$20.82/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants206——
Consumer Goods45—$20.82/hr n=6
Healthcare16——
Transportation & Logistics6$97k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager60
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Delivery Driver9
  • Maintenance Technician8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail302
  • Food Service / Restaurants206
  • Consumer Goods45
  • Healthcare16
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Technology4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified342 · 90%
  • Part-time19 · 5%
  • Full-time8 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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