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Decatur, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Decatur, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Decatur, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 171 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Decatur, AL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$17.57/hr n=5
Contract4——
Intern4——
Full-time4——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail70—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants69——
Consumer Goods17—$17.57/hr n=6
Professional Services17——
Financial Services7——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager25
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Retail Associate14
  • Server / Host9
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail70
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Professional Services17
  • Financial Services7
  • Healthcare7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified139 · 81%
  • Part-time19 · 11%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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