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Madison, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 13 added vs 0 removed)

Madison, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Madison, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 195 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Software Developers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail113
  • Food Service / Restaurants77
  • Healthcare9
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Manufacturing6
  • Technology4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified187 · 96%
  • Part-time3 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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