Jobs in Kingsport, TN
188 active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN · collapsed to 149 roles.
Kingsport, TN Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.30/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)
Kingsport, TN job market overview (May 2026)
The Kingsport, TN job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 188 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 59% of postings in Kingsport, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 25 new postings have appeared this week — about 13% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 69 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 188).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.30/hr, with 89% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Perkins, and Texas Roadhouse.
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.
Kingsport, TN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN.
- 188Active postings
- 25Posted this week
- 110Open 30+ days59% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 188
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.30/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 69dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager47
- Retail Associate22
- Food Service14
- Server / Host12
- Crew / Cashier11
- Cook / Kitchen11
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
- Retail Salespersons6
- Managers, All Other3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2
Top sectors
- Retail104
- Food Service / Restaurants70
- Consumer Goods22
- Healthcare11
- Real Estate5
- Transportation & Logistics5
Employment mix
- Unspecified153 · 81%
- Part-time27 · 14%
- Full-time6 · 3%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN KINGSPORT, TNStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 month ago
- Team MemberFood Service× 5 openings
Arby's · Kingsport, TN, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Kingsport, TN · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Server Assistant - BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Kingsport, TN · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- HostServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Kingsport, TN · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Ross Stores · Kingsport, TN · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Expeditor× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Kingsport, TN · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Kingsport, TN · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- ServerServer / Host× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Kingsport, TN · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Kingsport, TN · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Cashier Part TimeCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Lowe's · Kingsport, TN · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Kingsport, TN · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service
Arby's · Kingsport, TN, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 3 months ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Kingsport, TN · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kingsport, TN · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kingsport, TN · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Kingsport, TN · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352059-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Kingsport, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago