Jobs in Opelika, AL
124 active postings tracked in Opelika, AL · collapsed to 105 roles.
Opelika, AL Job Market Score
- 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 124 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 60% of postings in Opelika, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 7% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 77 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (7 of 124).
- 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 Ulta Beauty.
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.
- 124Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 75Open 30+ days60% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary7 of 124
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 77dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail74
- Food Service / Restaurants51
- Consumer Goods19
- Healthcare5
- Financial Services3
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified100 · 81%
- Part-time13 · 10%
- Temporary4 · 3%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Contract2 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S09600Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S09240Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S06519Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S15353Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S12740Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S09240Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S06519Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S09600Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in OPELIKA, AL S10352Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in OPELIKA, AL S15353Retail Associate
Dollar General · Opelika, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Opelika, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$103k · posted 11 years ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 2 openings
Walgreens · Opelika, Alabama · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Opelika, Alabama · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Opelika, Alabama · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Opelika, Alabama · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Opelika, Alabama · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Opelika, Alabama · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago