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Bowling Green, KY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Bowling Green, KY job market overview (May 2026)

The Bowling Green, KY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 295 active job postings tracked here, 58% 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

  • 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.

Bowling Green, KY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bowling Green, KY.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time10$105k n=3—
Temporary6——
Intern3——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail162—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants126——
Consumer Goods28—$18.07/hr n=7
Healthcare13——
Professional Services12——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager48
  • Retail Associate38
  • Crew / Cashier26
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Restaurant Manager / GM14
  • Server / Host12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Managers, All Other9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Pharmacists5
  • Waiters and Waitresses4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail162
  • Food Service / Restaurants126
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Healthcare13
  • Professional Services12
  • Transportation & Logistics11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified250 · 85%
  • Part-time24 · 8%
  • Full-time10 · 3%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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