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Johnson City, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.30/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Johnson City, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Johnson City, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 186 active job postings tracked here, 51% 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.

Johnson City, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Johnson City, TN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Intern5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail106—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Consumer Goods31—$18.34/hr n=6
Financial Services21——
Healthcare18——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate17
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Pharmacy7
  • Server / Host7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Chief Executives5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Dishwashers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail106
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Financial Services21
  • Healthcare18
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified157 · 84%
  • Part-time17 · 9%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Intern5 · 3%

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