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Kokomo, IN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Kokomo, IN job market overview (May 2026)

The Kokomo, IN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 226 active job postings tracked here, 42% 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.

Kokomo, IN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kokomo, IN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time43—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time36——
Intern7——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail84$180k n=3$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare68——
Food Service / Restaurants49——
Manufacturing34——
Consumer Goods21—$18.09/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Retail Associate21
  • Registered Nurse18
  • Food Service15
  • Engineering12
  • Crew / Cashier8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Registered Nurses12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Family Medicine Physicians3
  • Mechanical Engineers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail84
  • Healthcare68
  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Manufacturing34
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified138 · 61%
  • Part-time43 · 19%
  • Full-time36 · 16%
  • Intern7 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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