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 (+31 this week — 41 added vs 10 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
- Restaurant CookFood Service× 3 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant Bus PersonFood Service
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Prep CookCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant Host/CashierCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Restaurant & Bakery Bus PersonFood Service
Perkins · Kingsport, TN · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 5 days ago