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Hopkinsville, KY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • 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)

Hopkinsville, KY job market overview (May 2026)

The Hopkinsville, KY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 110 active job postings tracked here, 65% 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.

Hopkinsville, KY job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$18.07/hr n=5
Temporary2——
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail85—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants29——
Consumer Goods19—$18.07/hr n=6
Healthcare5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager30
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Food Service4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail85
  • Food Service / Restaurants29
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified94 · 85%
  • Part-time12 · 11%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 2%

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