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Lexington, KY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse173$100k n=5$39/hr n=37
Store Supervisor / Manager76——
Retail Associate38——
Server / Host35——
Crew / Cashier34——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time89—$35/hr n=32
Temporary33—$39/hr n=31
Full-time21—$34/hr n=3
Contract17——
Intern13——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare328$100k n=7$39/hr n=65
Retail267—$18.07/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants243——
Professional Services214$100k n=6$39/hr n=64
Consumer Goods71$80k n=5$18.07/hr n=6

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

In-demand skills

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%

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