Jobs in Athens, AL
157 active postings tracked in Athens, AL · collapsed to 145 roles.
Athens, AL Job Market Score
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Athens, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 87 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3590+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (6 of 157).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $50/hr, with 83% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Waffle House.
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.
- 157Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 157Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary6 of 157
- 83%Hourly5 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $50/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 87dMedian agep90 3590d (long tail)
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, AL S21187Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, AL S20944Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20944Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20944Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20944Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20067Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, AL S20067Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20067Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20067Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20069Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20069Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S20069Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, AL S20069Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S19510Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, AL S19510Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S19510Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S19510Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S17686Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, AL S17686Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S17686Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S17686Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S00964Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S14414Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S05865Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in ATHENS, AL S05836Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago