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Merrillville, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+18 this week — 28 added vs 10 removed)

Merrillville, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Merrillville, IN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 171 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Merrillville, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Merrillville, IN.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate26
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail130
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare6
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified132 · 77%
  • Part-time22 · 13%
  • Full-time9 · 5%
  • Temporary5 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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