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Madison, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($50k vs $129k national)

Madison, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Madison, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 201 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Madison, AL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Madison, AL.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Server / Host11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail112
  • Food Service / Restaurants77
  • Healthcare9
  • Transportation & Logistics8
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified191 · 95%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Part-time3 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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