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Morehead, Kentucky Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 11% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 4 added vs 0 removed)

Morehead, Kentucky job market overview (May 2026)

The Morehead, Kentucky job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 66 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Morehead, Kentucky job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Morehead, Kentucky.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Server / Host3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail45
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Healthcare3
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 92%
  • Part-time5 · 8%

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