Jobs in Bessemer, AL
132 active postings tracked in Bessemer, AL · collapsed to 116 roles.
Bessemer, AL Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
Bessemer, AL job market overview (May 2026)
The Bessemer, AL job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 132 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 58% of postings in Bessemer, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 14 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 72 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (8 of 132).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Bessemer, AL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bessemer, AL.
- 132Active postings
- 14Posted this week
- 77Open 30+ days58% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 6%List salary8 of 132
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 72dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager37
- Retail Associate17
- Crew / Cashier10
- Truck Driver (CDL)4
- Delivery Driver3
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other8
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Retail Salespersons4
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2
- Stockers and Order Fillers2
- Pharmacy Technicians1
Top sectors
- Retail109
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare3
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified112 · 85%
- Part-time12 · 9%
- Full-time6 · 5%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Bessemer, Alabama · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Bessemer, Alabama · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Bessemer, Alabama · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Bessemer, Alabama · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Full-Time Assistant Store Manager× 2 openings
Aldi · Bessemer, AL, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Arby's · BESSEMER, AL, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)Delivery Driver
FedEx · Bessemer, Alabama, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 2 days ago