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Kingsport, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+29 this week — 37 added vs 8 removed)

Kingsport, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Kingsport, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 189 active job postings tracked here, 50% 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.

Kingsport, TN job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time27—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail104—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants69——
Consumer Goods22—$18.34/hr n=6
Healthcare14——
Real Estate6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager45
  • Retail Associate21
  • Food Service13
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Server / Host12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail104
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Healthcare14
  • Real Estate6
  • Transportation & Logistics5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified154 · 81%
  • Part-time27 · 14%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 2%

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