Jobs in Decatur, AL
174 active postings tracked in Decatur, AL · collapsed to 140 roles.
Decatur, AL Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($17.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
Decatur, AL job market overview (May 2026)
The Decatur, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 174 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 48% of postings in Decatur, AL have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 20 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 24 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3306+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (8 of 174).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $17.57/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Turner Construction, and Texas Roadhouse.
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.
Decatur, AL job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Decatur, AL.
- 174Active postings
- 20Posted this week
- 83Open 30+ days48% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary8 of 174
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $17.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 24dMedian agep90 3306d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager25
- Crew / Cashier17
- Retail Associate16
- Server / Host9
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead7
- Cook / Kitchen7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers9
- Retail Salespersons7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Pharmacy Technicians3
- Waiters and Waitresses3
Top sectors
- Retail73
- Food Service / Restaurants71
- Professional Services17
- Consumer Goods16
- Healthcare7
- Financial Services6
Employment mix
- Unspecified136 · 78%
- Part-time24 · 14%
- Contract6 · 3%
- Intern4 · 2%
- Full-time4 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Decatur, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$17.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S01001Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S12413Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S09162Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S10017Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S11359Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S01957Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S01957Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S01001Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S11359Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S12413Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S10017Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S09162Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S11359Retail Associate
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S12413Retail Associate
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S10017Retail Associate
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in DECATUR, AL S09162Retail Associate
Dollar General · Decatur, Alabama · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Decatur, Alabama · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$103k · posted 11 years ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant× 2 openings
Walgreens · Decatur, Alabama · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Intern× 2 openings
Walgreens · Decatur, Alabama · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Intern Grad× 2 openings
Walgreens · Decatur, Alabama · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago