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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 20% 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 a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 229 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse.
  • 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
Full-time35
Part-time32$18.09/hr n=5
Intern7
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail79$180k n=3$18.09/hr n=6
Healthcare68
Food Service / Restaurants53
Manufacturing35
Consumer Goods21$18.09/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Registered Nurse19
  • Retail Associate19
  • Food Service17
  • Engineering12
  • Crew / Cashier9

Top occupations (SOC)

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail79
  • Healthcare68
  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Manufacturing35
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Transportation & Logistics4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified153 · 67%
  • Full-time35 · 15%
  • Part-time32 · 14%
  • Intern7 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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