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Kokomo, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+32 this week — 32 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Kokomo, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Kokomo, IN job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 231 active job postings tracked here, 34% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kokomo, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kokomo, IN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time36——
Part-time34—$18.09/hr n=5
Intern7——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail81$180k n=3$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare65——
Food Service / Restaurants56——
Manufacturing37——
Consumer Goods20—$18.09/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Retail Associate20
  • Registered Nurse17
  • Food Service17
  • Engineering13
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Registered Nurses12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Electrical Engineers3
  • Mechanical Engineers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail81
  • Healthcare65
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Manufacturing37
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified153 · 66%
  • Full-time36 · 16%
  • Part-time34 · 15%
  • Intern7 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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