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Athens, Tennessee 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)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)

Athens, Tennessee job market overview (June 2026)

The Athens, Tennessee job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 105 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Athens, Tennessee job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare40$20k n=3—
Retail38——
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Consumer Goods15——
Professional Services9——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Physician / Doctor4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
  • Dishwashers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare40
  • Retail38
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Professional Services9
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified73 · 70%
  • Part-time27 · 26%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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