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Elizabethtown, KY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Elizabethtown, KY job market overview (May 2026)

The Elizabethtown, KY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 189 active job postings tracked here, 59% 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.

Elizabethtown, KY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elizabethtown, KY.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager36——
Retail Associate19—$18/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier17——
Cook / Kitchen13——
Server / Host9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.07/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail112—$18.07/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants95——
Consumer Goods22—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare6——
Manufacturing3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager36
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Server / Host9
  • Food Service8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail112
  • Food Service / Restaurants95
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Healthcare6
  • Manufacturing3
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified166 · 88%
  • Part-time14 · 7%
  • Full-time8 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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