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Pikeville, KY Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 10% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (65% open 30+ days)

Pikeville, KY job market overview (May 2026)

The Pikeville, KY job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 65% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, 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 cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Pikeville, KY job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Pikeville, KY.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Server / Host6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail37
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified55 · 87%
  • Part-time8 · 13%

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