Jobs in Opelika, AL
132 active postings tracked in Opelika, AL · collapsed to 125 roles.
Opelika, AL Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
Opelika, AL job market overview (June 2026)
The Opelika, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 132 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.
- 100% of postings in Opelika, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 76 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3591+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 132).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Texas Roadhouse, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
- 132Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 132Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 132
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 76dMedian agep90 3591d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager31
- Retail Associate18
- Server / Host14
- Cook / Kitchen9
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Crew / Cashier5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
Top sectors
- Retail72
- Food Service / Restaurants52
- Consumer Goods24
- Manufacturing3
- Telecommunications2
- Professional Services2
Employment mix
- Unspecified112 · 85%
- Part-time15 · 11%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Opelika, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 5 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Opelika, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 5 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Opelika, Alabama · careers.ulta.com
posted 5 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361707-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Opelika, AL · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352483-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Opelika, AL · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Opelika, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$17.57/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Operating Partner/General Manager (05802)
Domino's Pizza · Opelika, Alabama · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Opelika, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor 03360 (Inside Sales) Sally BeautyBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Opelika, Alabama · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S19043Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in OPELIKA, AL S19043Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S19043Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S19043Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in OPELIKA, AL S18638Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S18638Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S18638Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S18638Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Opelika, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago