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Fort Payne, Alabama Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)

Fort Payne, Alabama job market overview (June 2026)

The Fort Payne, Alabama job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 / Manager16
  • Retail Associate7
  • Server / Host5
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Retail26
  • Manufacturing25
  • Healthcare1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified76 · 99%
  • Part-time1 · 1%

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