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# Jobs in Lakeland, FL — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Florida Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,328

**Hiring momentum:** -28.3% — 33 new postings in the last 28 days vs 46 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,876
- Median salary: $45K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $35K – $63K
- Remote share: 3.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,876 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Lakeland, FL runs 35% below the United States median ($45K vs $70K).
- New postings for Lakeland, FL fell 28% in the last 28 days (33 vs 46 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Lakeland, FL: Retail (18% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Lakeland, FL

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 338 | $46K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 311 | $46K |
| Medical Practices | 163 | — |
| Restaurants | 106 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 60 | $38K |
| Construction | 55 | — |
| Professional Services | 52 | $34K |
| Truck Transportation | 47 | — |
| Law Enforcement | 46 | $47K |
| Insurance | 44 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Lakeland, FL

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 82 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 62 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 59 | — |
| Security Officer | 52 | $35K |
| Medical Assistant | 42 | — |
| CDL Driver | 42 | — |
| Sales Representative | 34 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 34 | — |
| Maintenance Technician | 32 | — |
| Warehouse Associate | 32 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Lakeland, FL

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 82 |
| [Allied Universal Jobs & Careers — Security Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/allied-universal?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 47 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 39 employers filed 97 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Lakeland, FL

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Publix | 40 | $166K |
| Amazon | 5 | — |
| System Soft Technologies | 3 | — |
| Tea @ Florida Poly | 3 | — |
| Mphasis | 3 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Lakeland, FL?

Logistics, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing lead hiring in Lakeland. The city's I-4 location makes it a major distribution hub, with multiple large distribution centers operating in Polk County.
### What salary can I expect for jobs in Lakeland, FL?

Salaries in Lakeland are generally moderate compared to the Tampa and Orlando metros. Logistics, healthcare, and corporate roles at companies like Publix tend to offer competitive pay and benefits, while retail and food service track near the state median.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Lakeland?

Publix Super Markets is Lakeland's largest employer and Florida's largest employee-owned company. Lakeland Regional Health, Geico (regional operations), and a cluster of distribution center operators are also major local employers.
### Are remote jobs available in Lakeland, FL?

Remote and hybrid roles exist in Lakeland, particularly in administrative, IT, and finance positions. Publix's corporate offices and healthcare system operations offer some hybrid-eligible roles.
### How do I search for jobs between Tampa and Orlando from Lakeland?

Navigate to the Tampa or Orlando job pages directly from this page, or browse the full Florida jobs listing to search across the entire I-4 corridor and beyond.
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