Jobs in Athens, OH
53 active postings tracked in Athens, OH · collapsed to 47 roles.
Athens, OH Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
Athens, OH job market overview (May 2026)
The Athens, OH job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 53 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.
- 53% of postings in Athens, OH have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 8 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 33 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (6 of 53).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.09/hr, with 83% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and PetSmart.
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, OH job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Athens, OH.
- 53Active postings
- 8Posted this week
- 28Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary6 of 53
- 83%Hourly5 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 33dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Retail Associate7
- Crew / Cashier6
- Food Service3
- Cook / Kitchen3
- Delivery Driver2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Retail Salespersons3
- Managers, All Other1
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
- Customer Service Representatives1
Top sectors
- Retail34
- Food Service / Restaurants22
- Consumer Goods7
- Financial Services1
- Manufacturing1
- Education1
Employment mix
- Unspecified38 · 72%
- Part-time12 · 23%
- Full-time2 · 4%
- Intern1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Athens, OH · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10627Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Athens, OH · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in ATHENS, OH S08619Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in ATHENS, OH S08619Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in ATHENS, OH S08876Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in ATHENS, OH S08619Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in ATHENS, OH S08876Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, OH S08876Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in ATHENS, OH S08876Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in ATHENS, OH S08619Retail Associate
Dollar General · Athens, OH · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Athens, OH · careers.petsmart.com
$56k–$105k · posted 11 years ago