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Hoover, AL 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 (9% appear duplicated)

Hoover, AL job market overview (June 2026)

The Hoover, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 264 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and server / host, with retail 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 cook / kitchen and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Hoover, AL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time34$89k n=32—
Part-time14—$17.57/hr n=5
Contract7$123k n=6—
Temporary3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail123—$17.57/hr n=6
Financial Services65$79k n=64—
Food Service / Restaurants65——
Consumer Goods25—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare8——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen18
  • Server / Host13
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail123
  • Financial Services65
  • Food Service / Restaurants65
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Healthcare8
  • Real Estate6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified204 · 77%
  • Full-time34 · 13%
  • Part-time14 · 5%
  • Contract7 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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