Jobs in Owensboro, KY
181 active postings tracked in Owensboro, KY · collapsed to 159 roles.
Owensboro, KY Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.07/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 29 added vs 8 removed)
Owensboro, KY job market overview (May 2026)
The Owensboro, KY job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 181 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Owensboro, KY have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 29 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 69 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3545+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 181).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.07/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Kroger.
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 retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Owensboro, KY job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Owensboro, KY.
- 181Active postings
- 29Posted this week
- 104Open 30+ days57% of active
- 3Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 181
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $71kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 69dMedian agep90 3545d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager38
- Retail Associate19
- Crew / Cashier16
- Cook / Kitchen13
- Server / Host10
- Food Service8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Managers, All Other4
- Cooks, Restaurant4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail93
- Food Service / Restaurants76
- Consumer Goods20
- Financial Services12
- Transportation & Logistics8
- Manufacturing4
Employment mix
- Unspecified149 · 82%
- Part-time20 · 11%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Inside Team Member (1455) - 1003 Burlew BlvdCrew / Cashier
Domino's Pizza · Owensboro, KY · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Default Management Foreclosure Associate
U.S. Bank · Owensboro, KY · careers.usbank.com
posted 1 week ago
- Business Technology Analyst - Investor Reporting
U.S. Bank · Owensboro, KY · careers.usbank.com
$71k · posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364993-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Owensboro, KY · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363742-7)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Owensboro, KY · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- ServerServer / Host
Buffalo Wild Wings · Owensboro, KY · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · Owensboro, KY · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales – Part Time× 2 openings
Lowe's · Owensboro, KY · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 2 openings
Lowe's · Owensboro, KY · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Owensboro, KY · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Owensboro, KY · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Owensboro, KY · careers.autozone.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish)Retail Associate
Sherwin-Williams · Owensboro, KY · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Truck Driver CDL A Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Owensboro, KY · jobs.ryder.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- STORE MANAGER - 20 and older only - OWENSBORO, KYStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Dollar General · Owensboro, KY · careers.dollargeneral.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Kroger · Owensboro, KY · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Truck Driver CDL A No Experience RequiredTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Owensboro, KY · jobs.ryder.com
posted 2 months ago