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Cooling

Oxford, AL Job Market Score

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

Oxford, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Oxford, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 106 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Oxford, AL job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$17.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants59
Retail45$17.57/hr n=6
Consumer Goods15$17.57/hr n=6
Financial Services2
Healthcare2

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Food Service6
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Dishwashers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Retail45
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Financial Services2
  • Healthcare2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified90 · 85%
  • Part-time10 · 9%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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