--- title: "Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Lafayette, LA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/lafayette-la" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/lafayette-la" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/lafayette-la/data.json"] --- Retail Sales Associate market brief · Lafayette, LA # Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Lafayette, LA 78 retail sales associate openings are live in the Lafayette, LA area from 36 employers, led by Dollar General, Gap Inc., and Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,750–$31,200 a year (median $25,480), from the 37% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Browse all Retail Sales Associate markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 78 : Live retail sales associate openings currently tracked in the Lafayette market. **Companies hiring** : 36 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $25,480 : 37% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/lafayette-la/entry-level)6 jobs Lead+5 jobs Level coverage is 14%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 78 Hiring employers 36 Salary coverage 37% Median experience 0.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 35 17 companies · $24,960 median Established employers 15 6 companies Top of market 14 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $22,750 P50 $25,480 P75 $31,200 P90 $31,720 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live retail sales associate listings in Lafayette - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare retail sales associate opportunities in Lafayette, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 78 live roles tracked in this market. - 36 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/retail-sales-associate) ## A practical market plan for Retail Sales Associate in Lafayette Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 78 retail sales associate openings across 36 employers establish the current Lafayette opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Dollar General is one of the most active visible employers, with 6 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Lafayette market view into active employers and representative retail sales associate openings Employer activity · 36 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Dollar General logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdollargeneral.com%2Fetc.clientlibs%2Fdollargeneral%2Fclientlibs%2Fclientlib-site%2Fresources%2Fimages%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon.ico) Dollar GeneralTop of market6Open roles](/company/dollar-general)[![Gap Inc. logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gapinc.com%2Fgetmedia%2F98c097cd-2c2d-44bb-a335-7655522785ec%2Fstacked-logo.JPG%3Fwidth%3D402%26height%3D350%26ext%3D.jpg) Gap Inc.Established employers5Open roles](/company/gap-inc) Spencer Gifts - Spirit HalloweenStartups & growing teams5Open roles Tractor SupplyEmployer profile5Open roles [AutoZoneStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/autozone)[![Petco logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.petco.com%2Fpetco%2Fimage%2Fupload%2Ff_auto%2Cq_auto%2Ftouch-icon-152px&sig=ab7mPEZEYm8XXDz5BZvUoSYLl7JJ20PB6S_P2lnAUvk) PetcoStartups & growing teams4Open roles](/company/petco)[![Citi Trends logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcititrends.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2FCT_LOGO-300x300.png&sig=RRhtDmvgjtimI24C5nmvUPZytu68mPTHCakWh1PFPZY) Citi TrendsEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/storesalesassociate)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/cvs-health) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 78 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeLive roleAutoZoneNew Iberia, LouisianaPosted Nov 3, 2026](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-autozone-c0430cc8-fb65-5305-b515-963b5d7e70bb)[Store Associate - OvernightLive roleCVS HealthLafayette, Louisiana$31,200Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/store-associate-overnight-at-cvs-health-176011b2-b051-5548-b901-b04035f8eb1a)[Retail AssociateLive roleTJXLafayette, Louisiana$26,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/retail-associate-at-tjx-428d7d84-dcad-5d54-ac56-0593e966da12)[Retail AssociateLive roleTJXLafayette, Louisiana$26,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/retail-associate-at-tjx-5cb53c54-37af-5c71-a64f-62a28bed77e7)[Retail AssociateLive roleTJXLafayette, Louisiana$26,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/retail-associate-at-tjx-54a119fa-54b9-52e9-92c0-947683a887a4)[Sales AssociateLive roleJ.JillLafayette, Louisiana$24,960Posted Oct 31, 2026](/job/sales-associate-at-j-jill-0f60ead3-6813-5afe-823c-6c1aff26b7d3)[Seasonal Sales AssociateLive roleOLL1000OLLIELafayette, LouisianaPosted Oct 29, 2026](/job/seasonal-sales-associate-at-oll1000ollie-5ccc12c9-26ec-55c9-8662-33c9ba0ba493)[Store AssociateLive roleCVS HealthLafayette, Louisiana$31,200Posted Oct 29, 2026](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-e8773b04-fb22-5004-ac44-2820333153f0) #### More retail sales associate openings in Lafayette - [Sales Associate - PT · GNC](/job/sales-associate-pt-at-gnc-25360731-ab1f-5433-af75-16d0cb29efe9) - [Sales Associate - PT · GNC](/job/sales-associate-pt-at-gnc-45644650-71f9-5b46-bfe6-2df6ac953060) - [Sales Associate · Petco](/job/sales-associate-at-petco-b589ad8a-8066-5126-9e10-432c4de21b4f) - [Sales Associate · Petco](/job/sales-associate-at-petco-c7d89e4e-9267-5c4c-b714-4b36b41f3e08) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-0e264c16-71f3-5823-887d-042f4b48b0c6) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-00e05a25-9a7c-5076-9151-cf647b3c7599) - [Merchandising Sales Associate · Tractor Supply](/job/merchandising-sales-associate-at-tractor-supply-1db2a70f-1d0e-5eec-9941-65bc0bed5dec) - [Retail Sales Associate – Part Time · AutoZone](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-autozone-956bced9-a6ed-53f4-8d5c-7d958e97b18f) - [Store Associate · CVS Health](/job/store-associate-at-cvs-health-894e31c3-79fc-562e-913e-9cfbbee4fecb) - [Full-Time Lead Store Associate · ALDI](/job/full-time-lead-store-associate-at-aldi-954c2605-4f6b-5ba5-a74a-eeef044ddde9) - [Retail Sales Associate – Part Time · AutoZone](/job/retail-sales-associate-part-time-at-autozone-ec4184d7-8a81-561d-b3f7-ec7498bd8baf) - [Store Associate - RT2466 · RaceTrac](/job/store-associate-rt2466-at-racetrac-2714a59a-4496-5372-9b04-d87f14dbc7dc) - [Store Associate - RT0487 · RaceTrac](/job/store-associate-rt0487-at-racetrac-5ce2ee0e-7213-542c-aa7a-7db2ce3f18a0) - [Store Associate - RT0146 · RaceTrac](/job/store-associate-rt0146-at-racetrac-531bef2e-f6ca-5e24-a39e-85d590962c90) - [Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail · Tractor Supply](/job/team-member-cashier-sales-associate-retail-at-tractor-supply-a9eed8a8-32ea-5c50-8a36-657185afa4d0) - [Team Member - Cashier/Sales Associate/Retail · Tractor Supply](/job/team-member-cashier-sales-associate-retail-at-tractor-supply-b224509e-c6e0-5134-a962-187ae444082a) [Explore all 78 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Retail+Sales+Associate+jobs+in+Lafayette%2C+LA) ## Retail Sales Associate jobs in Lafayette: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many retail sales associate jobs are open in Lafayette? Metaintro tracks 78 live retail sales associate openings from 36 employers in the Lafayette, LA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do retail sales associate jobs in Lafayette pay? The median posted salary is $25,480 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $22,750 to $31,200. Based on the 37% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for retail sales associate jobs in Lafayette? Dollar General, Gap Inc., Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, and Tractor Supply have the most open retail sales associate roles here right now, out of 36 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Retail Sales Associate demand around Lafayette. [Baton Rouge, LA](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/baton-rouge-la)[Lake Charles, LA](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/lake-charles-la)[New Orleans, LA](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/new-orleans-la)[Beaumont, TX](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/beaumont-tx)[Jackson, MS](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/jackson-ms)[Shreveport, LA](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/shreveport-la) Related roles See adjacent role demand in the Lafayette market. [Cashier](/jobs/cashier/locations/lafayette-la)[Retail Manager](/jobs/retail-manager/locations/lafayette-la)[Warehouse Associate](/jobs/warehouse-associate/locations/lafayette-la)[All roles in Lafayette](/jobs/locations/lafayette-la) Level views Narrow the market to experience levels with enough reliable data. [Entry-level Retail Sales Associate](/jobs/retail-sales-associate/locations/lafayette-la/entry-level) ## Labor market data Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Lafayette market - [Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.](/layoffs) - [Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.](/layoffs/reports) - [2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.](/layoffs/year-in-review/2026) - [WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.](/warn-notices) - [Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.](/data/hiring-demand) - [Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.](/jobs) Built for career movement ## Turn the Lafayette retail sales associate market into your next move. 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