Bowling Green and the 10-county surrounding area boasts a diverse economy with a wide range of industries. Our unemployment rate has historically been lower than the national average, and the latest data for our region paints a bright picture.
Across all ten counties, there are roughly 8,100 job openings. Of those, about 3,700 are full time positions.
Generally, we find that about 42% of jobs (3,410) in our region pay above $15/hr.
The average annual salary in the region is $47,987, and the average annual wage increase is 7.6%.
In the chart below, you’ll see the top 50 job openings by occupation. Click here for the comprehensive list.
