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Kingsport, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)

Kingsport, TN job market overview (June 2026)

The Kingsport, TN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 267 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kingsport, TN job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time44—$23/hr n=13
Full-time7——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants92——
Manufacturing38——
Healthcare35—$40/hr n=10
Consumer Goods27—$18.34/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager46
  • Food Service23
  • Cook / Kitchen21
  • Retail Associate19
  • Server / Host14
  • Crew / Cashier11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1
  • Registered Nurses1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants92
  • Manufacturing38
  • Healthcare35
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Professional Services14

Employment mix

  • Unspecified214 · 80%
  • Part-time44 · 16%
  • Full-time7 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Contract1 · 0%

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