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Fort Payne, Alabama Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (36% open 30+ days)

Fort Payne, Alabama job market overview (May 2026)

The Fort Payne, Alabama job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 59 active job postings tracked here, 36% 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 a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fort Payne, Alabama job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fort Payne, Alabama.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Retail Associate6
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Server / Host3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Healthcare6
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified51 · 86%
  • Part-time3 · 5%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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