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Barbourville, Kentucky Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 3 added vs 0 removed)

Barbourville, Kentucky job market overview (May 2026)

The Barbourville, Kentucky job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 31 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Barbourville, Kentucky job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Barbourville, Kentucky.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Pharmacy3
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail22
  • Food Service / Restaurants8
  • Healthcare4
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified30 · 97%
  • Part-time1 · 3%

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