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Oak Ridge, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)

Oak Ridge, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Oak Ridge, TN job market is currently stable, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 84 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and engineering, 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 engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Oak Ridge, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oak Ridge, TN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail39—$18.34/hr n=6
Professional Services25——
Food Service / Restaurants24——
Consumer Goods18—$18.34/hr n=6
Technology1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Engineering10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Retail Associate7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail39
  • Professional Services25
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Technology1
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified75 · 89%
  • Part-time6 · 7%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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