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Montgomery, AL 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 above the national median ($41/hr vs $26/hr national)

Montgomery, AL job market overview (June 2026)

The Montgomery, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 577 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.

Montgomery, AL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time63—$41/hr n=26
Full-time30$71k n=17—
Contract19$65k n=3—
Temporary4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail237—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants136——
Manufacturing66——
Professional Services51—$48.50/hr n=18
Healthcare47—$42/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager76
  • Retail Associate38
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Server / Host23
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead19
  • Cook / Kitchen17

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other27
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Software Developers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail237
  • Food Service / Restaurants136
  • Manufacturing66
  • Professional Services51
  • Healthcare47
  • Transportation & Logistics41

Employment mix

  • Unspecified459 · 80%
  • Part-time63 · 11%
  • Full-time30 · 5%
  • Contract19 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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