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Cookeville, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Cookeville, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Cookeville, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 189 active job postings tracked here, 50% 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.

Cookeville, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cookeville, TN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18—$18.30/hr n=6
Full-time5——
Temporary4——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail111—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants71——
Consumer Goods23—$18.34/hr n=6
Healthcare4——
Transportation & Logistics3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager52
  • Retail Associate23
  • Server / Host14
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Delivery Driver11
  • Crew / Cashier10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail111
  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Healthcare4
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified160 · 85%
  • Part-time18 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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