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Powell, TN Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 5% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.34/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Hiring is shrinking (1 added vs 7 removed this week)

Powell, TN job market overview (May 2026)

The Powell, TN job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 44 active job postings tracked here, 70% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Powell, TN job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Cook / Kitchen12
Retail Associate6$18.25/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager5
Server / Host3
Crew / Cashier2

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5$18.34/hr n=5
Full-time3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants26
Retail19$18.34/hr n=7
Consumer Goods8$18.34/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Server / Host3
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Dishwashers1
  • Bakers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Retail19
  • Consumer Goods8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36 · 82%
  • Part-time5 · 11%
  • Full-time3 · 7%

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