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Knoxville, 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)
  • Pay is below the national median ($20.51/hr vs $26/hr national)

Knoxville, TN job market overview (June 2026)

The Knoxville, TN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,079 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • 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.

Knoxville, TN job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager144$115k n=3—
Retail Associate70—$18.25/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier66——
Server / Host52——
Cook / Kitchen37——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time132—$20.50/hr n=32
Full-time51$115k n=7$18.65/hr n=4
Contract16——
Intern4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail455$115k n=4$18.34/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants355——
Healthcare133—$35/hr n=26
Consumer Goods121$103k n=8$18.34/hr n=14
Professional Services86—$37/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager144
  • Retail Associate70
  • Crew / Cashier66
  • Server / Host52
  • Cook / Kitchen37
  • Food Service29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers27
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers18
  • Retail Salespersons13
  • Pharmacy Technicians11
  • Software Developers6
  • Dishwashers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail455
  • Food Service / Restaurants355
  • Healthcare133
  • Consumer Goods121
  • Professional Services86
  • Manufacturing64

Employment mix

  • Unspecified873 · 81%
  • Part-time132 · 12%
  • Full-time51 · 5%
  • Contract16 · 1%
  • Intern4 · 0%
  • Temporary3 · 0%

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