Jobs in Lexington, KY
1000 active postings tracked in Lexington, KY · collapsed to 678 roles.
Lexington, KY Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($39/hr vs $26/hr national)
Lexington, KY job market overview (June 2026)
The Lexington, KY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,000 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Lexington, KY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 62 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 348+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (91 of 1,000).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $39/hr, with 80% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Aya Healthcare, and HDR Inc.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Lexington, KY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lexington, KY.
- 1,000Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 1,000Open 30+ days100% of active
- 15Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 9%List salary91 of 1,000
- 80%Hourly73 of disclosed
- $100kMedian annual (max)
- $39/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 62dMedian agep90 348d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Registered Nurse173
- Store Supervisor / Manager76
- Retail Associate38
- Server / Host35
- Crew / Cashier34
- Delivery Driver28
Top occupations (SOC)
- Registered Nurses98
- Retail Salespersons10
- Managers, All Other6
- Pharmacy Technicians6
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
- Physical Therapists6
Top sectors
- Healthcare328
- Retail267
- Food Service / Restaurants243
- Professional Services214
- Consumer Goods71
- Manufacturing53
Employment mix
- Unspecified827 · 83%
- Part-time89 · 9%
- Temporary33 · 3%
- Full-time21 · 2%
- Contract17 · 2%
- Intern13 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Lexington, KY · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S20954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in LEXINGTON, KY S20954Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S20954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S20954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Lexington, KY · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S18131Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S18131Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in LEXINGTON, KY S18131Retail Associate
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S18131Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S14796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S04404Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S04199Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S07089Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S10340Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S14796Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S10340Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S07089Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S04404Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in LEXINGTON, KY S04199Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Lexington, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago