Jobs in Bessemer, AL
138 active postings tracked in Bessemer, AL · collapsed to 122 roles.
Bessemer, AL Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
Bessemer, AL job market overview (May 2026)
The Bessemer, AL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 138 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Bessemer, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 6 new postings have appeared this week — about 4% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 68 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 138).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
- 138Active postings
- 6Posted this week
- 79Open 30+ days57% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 138
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 68dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager37
- Retail Associate17
- Crew / Cashier11
- Delivery Driver5
- Truck Driver (CDL)4
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other8
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Retail Salespersons4
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2
- Stockers and Order Fillers2
- Pharmacy Technicians1
Top sectors
- Retail111
- Food Service / Restaurants24
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare3
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified119 · 86%
- Part-time12 · 9%
- Full-time6 · 4%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S18723Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S18723Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S18723Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S14237Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S07355Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S09861Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S12126Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S11942Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S16437Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S16437Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S14237Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S12126Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S11942Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S09861Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S07355Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S16437Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S03289Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S14237Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S11942Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S12126Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S07355Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BESSEMER, AL S09861Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago