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Oak Ridge, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time6—$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail38—$18.34/hr n=6
Professional Services25——
Food Service / Restaurants22——
Consumer Goods18—$18.34/hr n=6
Technology1——

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail38
  • Professional Services25
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Technology1
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified72 · 89%
  • Part-time6 · 7%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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