Jobs in Bessemer, AL
145 active postings tracked in Bessemer, AL · collapsed to 132 roles.
29
/ 100
Weak
Bessemer, AL Job Market Score
Driven by
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
Bessemer, AL job market overview (June 2026)
The Bessemer, AL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 145 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Bessemer, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 65 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3592+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (7 of 145).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Waffle House, and AutoZone.
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.
- 145Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 145Open 30+ days100% of active
- 3Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 5%List salary7 of 145
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 65dMedian agep90 3592d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager37
- Retail Associate18
- Server / Host8
- Food Service5
- Warehouse / Stocker5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Stockers and Order Fillers1
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
Top sectors
- Retail89
- Food Service / Restaurants32
- Professional Services10
- Manufacturing8
- Telecommunications8
- Consumer Goods8
Employment mix
- Unspecified125 · 86%
- Part-time11 · 8%
- Full-time8 · 6%
- Intern1 · 1%
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Dycom Industries · Bessemer, Alabama · dycomind.jobs.hr.cloud.sap
posted 4 weeks ago
- Shift ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Arby's · BESSEMER, AL, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 2 months ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)Delivery Driver
FedEx · Bessemer, Alabama, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 month ago