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Athens, Tennessee Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Hiring is shrinking (3 added vs 6 removed this week)

Athens, Tennessee job market overview (May 2026)

The Athens, Tennessee job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 64 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Athens, Tennessee job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail47
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified46 · 72%
  • Part-time17 · 27%
  • Full-time1 · 2%

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