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Dothan, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Dothan, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Dothan, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 208 active job postings tracked here, 47% 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.

Dothan, AL job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager57——
Retail Associate29—$17.50/hr n=3
Restaurant Manager / GM27——
Server / Host12——
Crew / Cashier11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time10——
Temporary3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail119—$17.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants91——
Consumer Goods21—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare12——
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager57
  • Retail Associate29
  • Restaurant Manager / GM27
  • Server / Host12
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers19
  • General and Operations Managers11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail119
  • Food Service / Restaurants91
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Healthcare12
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified183 · 88%
  • Part-time11 · 5%
  • Full-time10 · 5%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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