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Jobs in Bowling Green, KY
296 active postings tracked in Bowling Green, KY · collapsed to 236 roles.
Bowling Green, KY Job Market Score
- 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 21% 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 296 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Bowling Green, KY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 82 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2874+ days.
- 3% of postings list a salary range (10 of 296).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, 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.
Bowling Green, KY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bowling Green, KY.
- 296Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 170Open 30+ days57% of active
- 4Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 3%List salary10 of 296
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $105kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 82dMedian agep90 2874d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager48
- Retail Associate37
- Crew / Cashier26
- Cook / Kitchen15
- Restaurant Manager / GM14
- Server / Host12
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers14
- Retail Salespersons9
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Managers, All Other8
- Pharmacists5
- Waiters and Waitresses4
Top sectors
- Retail163
- Food Service / Restaurants126
- Consumer Goods28
- Healthcare13
- Transportation & Logistics13
- Professional Services12
Employment mix
- Unspecified251 · 85%
- Part-time24 · 8%
- Full-time10 · 3%
- Temporary6 · 2%
- Intern3 · 1%
- Contract2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Store Manager (P1-1363639-1)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Bowling Green, KY · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Salad and Sandwich MakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Restaurant Team Member - CashierFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 6 months ago
- Sales Executive, Commercial Lines
Arthur J. Gallagher · Bowling Green, Kentucky · jobs.ajg.com
posted 6 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352385-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Bowling Green, KY · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 20 and older only - in BOWLING GREEN, KY S31393Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bowling Green, Kentucky · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 10 months ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in BOWLING GREEN, KY S31393Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bowling Green, Kentucky · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 10 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in BOWLING GREEN, KY S31393Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bowling Green, Kentucky · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 10 months ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in BOWLING GREEN, KY S31393Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bowling Green, Kentucky · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 10 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Bowling Green, Kentucky · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 year ago
- Retail Customer Service SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
PetSmart · Bowling Green, Kentucky · careers.petsmart.com
$13.70–$18.70/hr · posted 1 year ago