Jobs in Decatur, AL
168 active postings tracked in Decatur, AL · collapsed to 135 roles.
Decatur, AL Job Market Score
- 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 24% 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 168 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Decatur, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 17 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 28 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (8 of 168).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Turner Construction, and Texas Roadhouse.
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.
- 168Active postings
- 17Posted this week
- 83Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary8 of 168
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 28dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Pharmacy Technicians3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail69
- Food Service / Restaurants69
- Professional Services17
- Consumer Goods17
- Healthcare7
- Financial Services6
Employment mix
- Unspecified135 · 80%
- Part-time20 · 12%
- Contract4 · 2%
- Intern4 · 2%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Estimator - Electrical - xPL
Turner Construction · Decatur, Alabama · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352340-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Decatur, AL · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Decatur, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Decatur, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in DECATUR, AL S30981Retail Associate
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S30981Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S30981Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S30981Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Decatur, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 2 years ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista
Scooter's Coffee · Decatur, Alabama · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Decatur, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 03224Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Decatur, Alabama · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S21125Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S21125Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in DECATUR, AL S21125Retail Associate
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S21125Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Decatur, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S01001Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S12413Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S09162Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S10017Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago