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Cooling

Kettering, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($40k vs $129k national)

Kettering, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Kettering, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 66 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kettering, OH job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kettering, OH.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5$40k n=4
Full-time4
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail38
Food Service / Restaurants36
Healthcare7
Financial Services5$40k n=4
Consumer Goods3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Pharmacy5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Food Service3
  • Bartender / Barista2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail38
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Healthcare7
  • Financial Services5
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified56 · 85%
  • Part-time5 · 8%
  • Full-time4 · 6%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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