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Athens, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 11% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (53% open 30+ days)

Athens, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Athens, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 53% 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

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

Athens, AL job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager51
  • Retail Associate23
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Server / Host9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Crew / Cashier5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Healthcare5
  • Manufacturing4
  • Government / Public Sector2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 92%
  • Part-time6 · 4%
  • Temporary4 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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