Jobs in Kingsport, TN
194 active postings tracked in Kingsport, TN · collapsed to 157 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 (+32 this week — 41 added vs 9 removed)
Kingsport, TN job market overview (May 2026)
The Kingsport, TN job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 194 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Kingsport, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 41 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 28 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3547+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (7 of 194).
- 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.
- 194Active postings
- 41Posted this week
- 95Open 30+ days49% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 4%List salary7 of 194
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 28dMedian agep90 3547d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager45
- Retail Associate22
- Food Service14
- 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
- Retail105
- Food Service / Restaurants69
- Consumer Goods25
- Healthcare14
- Real Estate9
- Financial Services5
Employment mix
- Unspecified158 · 81%
- Part-time28 · 14%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Intern3 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Kingsport, TN · tractorsupply.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Kingsport, TN · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Kingsport, TN · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Kingsport, TN · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Optometrist-Kingsport, TN-LensCrafters
EssilorLuxottica · Kingsport, TN · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- LensCrafters - Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Kingsport, TN · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus AvailablePharmacy
Walgreens · Kingsport, TN · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 4 days ago
- Land Acquisitioner× 2 openings
D.R. Horton · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Representative× 2 openings
D.R. Horton · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Superintendent
D.R. Horton · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · drhorton.taleo.net
posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Kingsport, Tennessee, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant & Bakery DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant ServerServer / Host× 3 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant & Bakery BakerCook / Kitchen× 4 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago