Jobs in Kingsport, TN
190 active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN · collapsed to 153 roles.
Kingsport, TN Job Market Score
- 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 — 39 added vs 10 removed)
Kingsport, TN job market overview (May 2026)
The Kingsport, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 190 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.
- 50% of postings in Kingsport, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 39 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 30 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 190).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.34/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Perkins, and Lowe's.
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.
- 190Active postings
- 39Posted this week
- 95Open 30+ days50% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 190
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 30dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail104
- Food Service / Restaurants69
- Consumer Goods22
- Healthcare14
- Real Estate6
- Financial Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified154 · 81%
- Part-time28 · 15%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Intern3 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352059-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Kingsport, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364707-3)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Kingsport, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363399-4)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Kingsport, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 8 months ago
- BaristaBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Kingsport, TN · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 10 months ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S25938Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S25938Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KINGSPORT, TN S25938Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KINGSPORT, TN S25938Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Kingsport, TN · careers.petsmart.com
$13.09–$18.34/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant Store Manager- Sally Beauty- 03277Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Kingsport, TN · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Inside Sales Associate- Sally Beauty- 03277Retail Associate
Sally Beauty · Kingsport, TN · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Kingsport, TN · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.25/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 03277Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Kingsport, TN · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KINGSPORT, TN S22789Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KINGSPORT, TN S22789Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S22789Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S22789Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in KINGSPORT, TN S22649Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in KINGSPORT, TN S22649Retail Associate
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S22649Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KINGSPORT, TN S22649Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in KINGSPORT, TN S21499Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in KINGSPORT, TN S21499Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Kingsport, TN · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago