Jobs in Oak Ridge, TN
81 active postings tracked in Oak Ridge, TN · collapsed to 71 roles.
Oak Ridge, TN Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 16 added vs 5 removed)
Oak Ridge, TN job market overview (May 2026)
The Oak Ridge, TN job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 81 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Oak Ridge, TN have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 16 new postings have appeared this week — about 20% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 45 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3059+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (7 of 81).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.34/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Bechtel, Kiewit, and Dollar General.
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 engineering.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Oak Ridge, TN job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Oak Ridge, TN.
- 81Active postings
- 16Posted this week
- 43Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary7 of 81
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.34/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 45dMedian agep90 3059d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager13
- Engineering10
- Crew / Cashier8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Retail Associate7
- Restaurant Manager / GM4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
- General and Operations Managers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Managers, All Other1
- Retail Salespersons1
Top sectors
- Retail38
- Professional Services25
- Food Service / Restaurants22
- Consumer Goods18
- Technology1
- Healthcare1
Employment mix
- Unspecified72 · 89%
- Part-time6 · 7%
- Full-time2 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Design Engineering Manager, Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS or Oak Ridge, TNEngineering Manager
Kiewit · Oak Ridge, TN · kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
posted 3 days ago
- Structural Engineer -Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Kiewit · Oak Ridge, TN · kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
posted 3 days ago
- Mechanical Design Engineers-Kiewit Nuclear SolutionsEngineering
Kiewit · Oak Ridge, TN · kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
posted 3 days ago
- Electrical Engineer- Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Oak RIdge, TN & Lenexa, KSEngineering
Kiewit · Oak Ridge, TN · kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
posted 3 days ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Oak Ridge, TN · careers.autozone.com
posted 5 days ago
- STARBUCKS/BARISTABartender / Barista
Kroger · Oak Ridge, TN · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Oak Ridge, TN · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Level 1 Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Oak Ridge, TN · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist× 2 openings
Ulta Beauty · Oak Ridge, TN · careers.ulta.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- STORE/NIGHT TEAM MEMBERCrew / Cashier
Kroger · Oak Ridge, TN · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352156-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Oak Ridge, TN · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier
Kroger · Oak Ridge, TN · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 8 months ago