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Dayton, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+2 this week — 3 added vs 1 removed)

Dayton, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Dayton, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 30 active job postings tracked here, 43% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Dayton, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Dayton, TN.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Food Service1
  • Server / Host1
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail25
  • Food Service / Restaurants4
  • Healthcare3
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified25 · 83%
  • Full-time2 · 7%
  • Part-time2 · 7%
  • Temporary1 · 3%

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