Jobs in Cookeville, TN
184 active postings tracked in Cookeville, TN · collapsed to 161 roles.
Cookeville, TN Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
Cookeville, TN job market overview (May 2026)
The Cookeville, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 184 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Cookeville, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 29 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3545+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 184).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.34/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Domino's Pizza, and Lowe's.
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.
Cookeville, TN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cookeville, TN.
- 184Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 91Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 184
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 29dMedian agep90 3545d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager50
- Retail Associate24
- Server / Host14
- Cook / Kitchen11
- Delivery Driver9
- Crew / Cashier8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Cooks, Restaurant4
- Retail Salespersons4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
Top sectors
- Retail115
- Food Service / Restaurants62
- Consumer Goods23
- Healthcare6
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Financial Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified153 · 83%
- Part-time19 · 10%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Temporary4 · 2%
- Contract2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Full Time - Sales Associate - ProServices - DayRetail Associate
Lowe's · Cookeville, TN · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 day ago
- Full Time - Sales Associate - Paint - OpeningRetail Associate
Lowe's · Cookeville, TN · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 day ago
- Warehouse Part Time OvernightWarehouse / Stocker× 3 openings
Lowe's · Cookeville, TN · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Full Time - Receiver/Stocker - OvernightWarehouse / Stocker× 2 openings
Lowe's · Cookeville, TN · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Night shift Manager(05430) - 512 N Willow AveRestaurant Manager / GM
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 days ago
- Delivery Driver(05452) 1681S Jefferson AveDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 days ago
- STORE MANAGER IN COOKEVILLE, TNStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Dollar General · Cookeville, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
most recent posted 6 days ago
- Assistant Manager(5449,Algood)Store Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 6 days ago
- Closing Shift Delivery Driver(05430) - 512 N Willow AveDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 6 days ago
- Specialty Beauty Advisor - CliniqueBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Cookeville, TN · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 week ago
- Day Shift Delivery Driver (Algood)Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Closing Shift Delivery Driver(05452) 1681 South Jefferson Ave.Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Merchandiser Servicing West of CookevilleMerchandiser / Stocker
PepsiCo · Cookeville, TN · pepsicojobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Merchandiser Servicing East & South of CookevilleMerchandiser / Stocker
PepsiCo · Cookeville, TN · pepsicojobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Night shift Manager(05452) 1681 South Jefferson Ave.Restaurant Manager / GM
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(05452) - 1681 S JeffersonStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Cookeville, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363511-6)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Cookeville, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357796-6)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Cookeville, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago