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Lexington-Fayette, KY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (25% open 30+ days)

Lexington-Fayette, KY job market overview (May 2026)

The Lexington-Fayette, KY job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 89 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and shift supervisor / service lead, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in pharmacy and shift supervisor / service lead.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lexington-Fayette, KY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lexington-Fayette, KY.

Top categories

  • Pharmacy13
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Customer Service Representatives7
  • Pharmacy Technicians6
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

Top sectors

  • Healthcare59
  • Retail55
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified74 · 83%
  • Temporary10 · 11%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Part-time1 · 1%

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