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Athens, Texas Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Athens, Texas job market overview (May 2026)

The Athens, Texas job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 33 active job postings tracked here, 67% 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

  • 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, Texas job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate5
  • Truck Driver (CDL)3
  • Food Service1
  • Crew / Cashier1
  • Delivery Driver1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail21
  • Food Service / Restaurants8
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Healthcare2
  • Financial Services1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 88%
  • Intern2 · 6%
  • Part-time2 · 6%

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