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Cookeville, TN 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)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Cookeville, TN job market overview (June 2026)

The Cookeville, TN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 255 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cookeville, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cookeville, TN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Temporary3——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail121—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants66——
Healthcare64——
Professional Services58——
Consumer Goods24$95k n=3$18.34/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager52
  • Registered Nurse36
  • Retail Associate25
  • Server / Host13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Food Service10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail121
  • Food Service / Restaurants66
  • Healthcare64
  • Professional Services58
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified233 · 91%
  • Part-time11 · 4%
  • Full-time6 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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