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Birmingham, 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 (19% appear duplicated)

Birmingham, AL job market overview (June 2026)

The Birmingham, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 905 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.

Birmingham, AL job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager79——
Retail Associate56—$17.50/hr n=4
Registered Nurse36—$52/hr n=5
Crew / Cashier30——
Server / Host27——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time87—$25/hr n=31
Full-time61$88k n=14—
Contract23——
Intern5——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail260$70k n=7$17.57/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants194——
Professional Services151—$46/hr n=23
Healthcare135—$43/hr n=25
Consumer Goods101$100k n=5$17.57/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager79
  • Retail Associate56
  • Registered Nurse36
  • Crew / Cashier30
  • Server / Host27
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead21

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Waiters and Waitresses5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail260
  • Food Service / Restaurants194
  • Professional Services151
  • Healthcare135
  • Consumer Goods101
  • Financial Services79

Employment mix

  • Unspecified727 · 80%
  • Part-time87 · 10%
  • Full-time61 · 7%
  • Contract23 · 3%
  • Intern5 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 0%

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