Jobs in Salem, IN
39 active postings tracked in Salem, IN · collapsed to 35 roles.
Salem, IN Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 4 added vs 0 removed)
Salem, IN job market overview (May 2026)
The Salem, IN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 39 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 56% of postings in Salem, IN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 4 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 70 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3116+ days.
- 0% of postings list a salary range (0 of 39).
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Ascension, and Kroger.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Salem, IN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Salem, IN.
- 39Active postings
- 4Posted this week
- 22Open 30+ days56% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 0%List salary0 of 39
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 70dMedian agep90 3116d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager10
- Retail Associate5
- Registered Nurse3
- Crew / Cashier2
- Healthcare Other2
- HVAC Technician1
Top occupations (SOC)
- Sales Managers2
- Registered Nurses2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail22
- Food Service / Restaurants12
- Healthcare10
- Consumer Goods3
Employment mix
- Unspecified34 · 87%
- Full-time3 · 8%
- Part-time2 · 5%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SALEM, IN S00970Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Salem, IN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SALEM, IN S00970Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Salem, IN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SALEM, IN S00970Retail Associate
Dollar General · Salem, IN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SALEM, IN S00970Retail Associate
Dollar General · Salem, IN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Merchandising Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Tractor Supply · Salem, IN · tractorsupply.careers
posted 4 days ago
- Dr Black's Eye Associates - Optician
EssilorLuxottica · Salem, IN · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago