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Athens, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Athens, AL job market overview (June 2026)

The Athens, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 157 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Athens, AL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Athens, AL.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail82——
Food Service / Restaurants54——
Professional Services12—$50/hr n=5
Manufacturing7——
Consumer Goods7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager53
  • Retail Associate21
  • Server / Host11
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail82
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Professional Services12
  • Manufacturing7
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Healthcare6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified147 · 94%
  • Part-time4 · 3%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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