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Cooling

Athens, OH Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Athens, OH job market overview (May 2026)

The Athens, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 55 active job postings tracked here, 53% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Athens, OH job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time3
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail34$18.09/hr n=5
Food Service / Restaurants25
Consumer Goods7$18.09/hr n=5
Manufacturing1
Education1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Food Service3
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Delivery Driver3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
  • Customer Service Representatives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail34
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Manufacturing1
  • Education1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified39 · 71%
  • Part-time12 · 22%
  • Full-time3 · 5%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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