The population of Somerset was estimated to be 12,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Somerset is about 18% lower than the national average.

The State of Kentucky enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Somerset may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Jobs in Somerset, KY (12)

Restaurant Manager - Quarterly Bonus Available

Chili's

Somerset, KY

Food Service

$50k - $70k / year

In-Home Caregiver

Sevita

Somerset, KY

Part-Time

Hourly

Hospitality

$14 / hour

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Metro Public Adjustment

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$35k - $150k / year

Nocturnist

CommonSpirit Health

Steubenville, ,

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Call Center Specialist (Work From Home) Remote

Jobs at home

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

$1,200 - $2,500 / week

Entry Level Call Center Specialist (Work From Home) Remote

Call Center Recruiting

🌎 Remote

Part-Time

Remote

$1,200 - $2,500 / week

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Delivery Driver - Be Your Own Boss

DoorDash

Somerset, KY

Part-Time

Driver

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Warehouse Associate

Capstone Logistics

Somerset, KY

Warehouse

$850 / week

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A Locum Tenens Obstetrics/Gynecologist Is Wanted in Kentucky

Weatherby Healthcare

Somerset, KY

New

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Quality Control Supervisor

Nesco Resource

Somerset, KY

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Morgan County High School Yearbook Sponsor

Morgan County Schools

Liberty, KY

New

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Fast Food Shift Lead

Hardee's

Mount Vernon, KY

New

Food Service

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Groom Tech in Training, Petsense

Tractor Supply

Somerset, KY

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Parental Leave

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Chaplain Corps

US Navy Reserve

Somerset, KY

New

Part-Time

$500k / year

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Pizza Hut Shift Manager

Pizza Hut

Somerset, KY

New

Employment in Somerset

Population

The population of Somerset, KY was estimated to be 12,000 in 2022. The median age of the Somerset population is 39.3.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Somerset, KY is about 18% lower than the national average. The median household income in Somerset is $27,739.

Somerset, KY Education

High School Graduate: 35%
Some College: 35%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 19%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 36%
High School Graduate: 53%
Some College: 70%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 85%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 2%
High School Graduate: 8%
Some College: 15%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 4%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Somerset, KY. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

County: Pulaski

Somerset Job Market

Somerset is a small city in central Kentucky with a population of 11,500. Lake Cumberland and the Daniel Boone National Forest are nearby natural attractions that bring in a lot of tourism to the city, one of the main drivers of its economy. Top industries in Somerset include Leisure and Hospitality, Health Services, Education, and Manufacturing. The job market in Somerset is growing. People like working in Somerset because of its proximity to outdoor recreation and music scene. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Somerset than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Somerset, Kentucky include Nurse, Registered Nurse, Delivery, Travel, and Driver.

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