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Auburn, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 17 added vs 7 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)

Auburn, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Auburn, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 76 active job postings tracked here, 51% 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.

Auburn, AL job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager22
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Backend2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Software Developers2
  • Bartenders2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail40
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Manufacturing10
  • Healthcare6
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified62 · 82%
  • Contract6 · 8%
  • Part-time4 · 5%
  • Full-time4 · 5%

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