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Opelika, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)

Opelika, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Opelika, AL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 125 active job postings tracked here, 62% 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.

Opelika, AL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$17.57/hr n=5
Temporary4——
Full-time4——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail75—$17.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants51——
Consumer Goods19—$17.57/hr n=6
Healthcare5——
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager28
  • Retail Associate14
  • Server / Host11
  • Cook / Kitchen10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Crew / Cashier6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services3
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified101 · 81%
  • Part-time13 · 10%
  • Temporary4 · 3%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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