Jobs in Kingsport, TN
189 active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN · collapsed to 152 roles.
Kingsport, TN Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+36 this week — 36 added vs 0 removed)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.30/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
Kingsport, TN job market overview (May 2026)
The Kingsport, TN job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 188 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 52% of postings in Kingsport, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 36 new postings have appeared this week — about 19% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 34 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ 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
- 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.
Kingsport, TN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN.
- 188Active postings
- 36Posted this week
- 97Open 30+ days52% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 5%List salary9 of 188
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.30/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 34dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager45
- Retail Associate22
- Food Service13
- Crew / Cashier12
- Server / Host12
- Cook / Kitchen11
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Retail Salespersons6
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
- Managers, All Other3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
- Pharmacy Technicians2
Top sectors
- Retail105
- Food Service / Restaurants68
- Consumer Goods22
- Healthcare12
- Real Estate5
- Transportation & Logistics5
Employment mix
- Unspecified154 · 82%
- Part-time26 · 14%
- Full-time6 · 3%
- Intern2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Kingsport, TN · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Kingsport, TN · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Kingsport, TN · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Kingsport, TN · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- LensCrafters - Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Kingsport, TN · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus AvailablePharmacy
Walgreens · Kingsport, TN · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- Land Acquisitioner× 2 openings
D.R. Horton · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Representative× 2 openings
D.R. Horton · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Superintendent
D.R. Horton · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
posted 1 week ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant & Bakery DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant ServerServer / Host× 3 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery BakerCook / Kitchen× 4 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant CookFood Service× 3 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant Bus PersonFood Service
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago