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Bessemer, AL 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)

Bessemer, AL job market overview (June 2026)

The Bessemer, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 145 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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.

Bessemer, AL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bessemer, AL.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail89—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants32——
Professional Services10——
Manufacturing8——
Telecommunications8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Retail Associate18
  • Server / Host8
  • Food Service5
  • Warehouse / Stocker5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail89
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Professional Services10
  • Manufacturing8
  • Telecommunications8
  • Consumer Goods8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified125 · 86%
  • Part-time11 · 8%
  • Full-time8 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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