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Athens, Tennessee Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (41% open 30+ days)

Athens, Tennessee job market overview (May 2026)

The Athens, Tennessee job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 68 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Athens, Tennessee job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Server / Host4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail45
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare4
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified49 · 72%
  • Part-time17 · 25%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

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