Jobs in Kingsport, TN
190 active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN · collapsed to 151 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 (+26 this week — 26 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 190 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 58% of postings in Kingsport, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 26 new postings have appeared this week — about 14% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 66 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (9 of 190).
- 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.
- 190Active postings
- 26Posted this week
- 110Open 30+ days58% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 190
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.30/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 66dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager47
- Retail Associate22
- Food Service14
- Crew / Cashier12
- Server / Host12
- 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
- Retail106
- Food Service / Restaurants70
- Consumer Goods22
- Healthcare11
- Real Estate5
- Transportation & Logistics5
Employment mix
- Unspecified154 · 81%
- Part-time28 · 15%
- Full-time6 · 3%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KINGSPORT, TN S21499Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S21499Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KINGSPORT, TN S18401Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S18401Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S18401Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KINGSPORT, TN S18401Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 7 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Kingsport, TN · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.25/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S07898Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S02267Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S02638Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S03599Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S03497Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S03533Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S15895Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST FRNT END LEAD ASSOC-DG MK in KINGSPORT, TN S14751Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- FRONT END LEAD ASSOC - DG MKT in KINGSPORT, TN S14751Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in KINGSPORT, TN S14751Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- STORE NON FOOD MGR - DG MKT in KINGSPORT, TN S14751Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S15895Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S03533Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago