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Lancaster, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 25% from the last 14 days)

Lancaster, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Lancaster, OH job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 113 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lancaster, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lancaster, OH.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Intern3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail80—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants44——
Consumer Goods14—$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare10——
Financial Services2——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate14
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail80
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services2
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified82 · 73%
  • Part-time20 · 18%
  • Full-time6 · 5%
  • Intern3 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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