Jobs in Athens, OH
56 active postings tracked in Athens, OH · collapsed to 50 roles.
Athens, OH Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)
Athens, OH job market overview (May 2026)
The Athens, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 56 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 50% of postings in Athens, OH have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 7 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 28 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (6 of 56).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 83% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and PetSmart.
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.
- 56Active postings
- 7Posted this week
- 28Open 30+ days50% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary6 of 56
- 83%Hourly5 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 28dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail34
- Food Service / Restaurants25
- Consumer Goods7
- Financial Services1
- Manufacturing1
- Education1
Employment mix
- Unspecified40 · 71%
- Part-time12 · 21%
- Full-time3 · 5%
- Intern1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Athens, OH · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Ohio University - Pearson Campus Ambassador
Pearson · Athens, OH · hccz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Lowe's · Athens, OH · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Athens, OH · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10627Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Athens, OH · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in ATHENS, OH S08619Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in ATHENS, OH S08876Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in ATHENS, OH S08619Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in ATHENS, OH S08619Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, OH S08876Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in ATHENS, OH S08876Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in ATHENS, OH S08876Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, OH S08619Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$56k–$105k · posted 11 years ago