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Madison, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)

Madison, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Madison, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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.

Madison, TN job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time8
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail53$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants35
Consumer Goods8$18.34/hr n=6
Healthcare5
Technology1

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Food Service6
  • Pharmacy6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Pharmacists2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail53
  • Food Service / Restaurants35
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare5
  • Technology1
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified65 · 75%
  • Part-time13 · 15%
  • Full-time8 · 9%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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