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Huntsville, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($115k vs $140k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Huntsville, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Huntsville, AL job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,084 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and store supervisor / manager, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Huntsville, AL job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering222$136k n=9—
Store Supervisor / Manager76——
Retail Associate53—$17.50/hr n=5
Crew / Cashier48——
Cook / Kitchen19——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract64$145k n=9—
Part-time54—$17.57/hr n=10
Full-time27$85k n=10$17.57/hr n=3
Intern8——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing504$140k n=23—
Government / Public Sector344$99k n=9—
Retail285—$17.57/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants169——
Technology104——

Top categories

  • Engineering222
  • Store Supervisor / Manager76
  • Retail Associate53
  • Crew / Cashier48
  • Cook / Kitchen19
  • Restaurant Manager / GM18

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers196
  • Managers, All Other76
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers20
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers19
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers19
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators10

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing504
  • Government / Public Sector344
  • Retail285
  • Food Service / Restaurants169
  • Technology104
  • Professional Services85

Employment mix

  • Unspecified928 · 86%
  • Contract64 · 6%
  • Part-time54 · 5%
  • Full-time27 · 2%
  • Intern8 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 0%

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