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Pelham, Alabama Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (28% open 30+ days)

Pelham, Alabama job market overview (May 2026)

The Pelham, Alabama job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 81 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and server / host, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Pelham, Alabama job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Pelham, Alabama.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time7$40k n=3—
Part-time4——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Server / Host9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Retail Associate5
  • Food Service3
  • Pharmacy3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2
  • Dishwashers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Retail26
  • Healthcare22
  • Financial Services4
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified67 · 83%
  • Full-time7 · 9%
  • Part-time4 · 5%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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