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Madison, AL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 16 added vs 12 removed)

Madison, AL job market overview (May 2026)

The Madison, AL job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 190 active job postings tracked here, 54% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Madison, AL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Madison, AL.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Crew / Cashier17
  • Cook / Kitchen14
  • Retail Associate11
  • Server / Host11
  • Pharmacy6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Software Developers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail117
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Healthcare10
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Manufacturing6
  • Technology4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified181 · 95%
  • Part-time4 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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