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Jackson, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+26 this week — 28 added vs 2 removed)

Jackson, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Jackson, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 261 active job postings tracked here, 43% 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.

Jackson, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Jackson, TN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time34$18k n=3$18.34/hr n=6
Full-time22$42k n=5—
Contract8——
Intern4——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail134—$18.34/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants115——
Consumer Goods35—$18.34/hr n=7
Healthcare28——
Manufacturing13——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager48
  • Retail Associate22
  • Pharmacy18
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Food Service11
  • Server / Host10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • Pharmacy Technicians11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Retail Salespersons5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail134
  • Food Service / Restaurants115
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Healthcare28
  • Manufacturing13
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified192 · 74%
  • Part-time34 · 13%
  • Full-time22 · 8%
  • Contract8 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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