Jobs in Owensboro, KY
187 active postings tracked in Owensboro, KY · collapsed to 162 roles.
Owensboro, KY Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+30 this week — 30 added vs 0 removed)
Owensboro, KY job market overview (May 2026)
The Owensboro, KY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 187 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Owensboro, KY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 30 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 67 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (10 of 187).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Kroger.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Owensboro, KY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Owensboro, KY.
- 187Active postings
- 30Posted this week
- 107Open 30+ days57% of active
- 3Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 5%List salary10 of 187
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $66kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 67dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager38
- Retail Associate19
- Crew / Cashier17
- Cook / Kitchen14
- Server / Host10
- Food Service8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Managers, All Other4
- Cooks, Restaurant4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail94
- Food Service / Restaurants82
- Consumer Goods20
- Financial Services12
- Transportation & Logistics8
- Manufacturing4
Employment mix
- Unspecified156 · 83%
- Part-time21 · 11%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Full-time3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Owensboro, KY · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S17956Retail Associate
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in OWENSBORO, KY S17956Retail Associate
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S17956Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S17956Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S01182Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S01181Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S07356Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S06053Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S05893Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S11406Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S16366Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S02454Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S16354Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S02454Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S16354Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S16366Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in OWENSBORO, KY S01181Retail Associate
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S01181Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S01181Retail Associate
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S01182Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S11406Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S07356Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 20 and older only - in OWENSBORO, KY S06053Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago