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# Jobs in Auburn, AL — University, Research & Hiring Now

**State:** [Alabama Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/alabama?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 344
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 549
- Median salary: $42K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $41K – $48K
- Remote share: 3.5%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 549 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Auburn, AL runs 40% below the United States median ($42K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Auburn, AL: Retail (19% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Hospitality Services.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Auburn, AL

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 102 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 49 | — |
| Hospitality | 49 | — |
| Manufacturing | 30 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Auburn, AL

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Aramark Jobs & Careers — Food Service & Facilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aramark?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 48 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 10 employers filed 91 petitions; under 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Auburn, AL

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | 80 | $80K |
| Fullsteam | 3 | — |
| doTERRA International | 1 | — |
| 32Health | 1 | — |
| Jacksonville State University | 1 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Columbus, GA — Defense, Logistics & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/georgia/columbus?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 30.6 mi | 1516 | $47K |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Auburn?

Education, research, healthcare, professional services, and retail are the top hiring sectors in Auburn. Auburn University is the city's dominant employer, supporting a broad ecosystem of academic, administrative, and service jobs.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Auburn, AL?

Auburn salaries are shaped by the university and its affiliated employers, with research, management, and healthcare roles offering competitive pay. The salary section on this page shows current medians by role and industry.
### Which companies hire most in Auburn?

Auburn University and its affiliated health system are the city's largest employers, alongside regional healthcare providers, retailers, and professional services firms. See the top hiring companies section for employers with active openings.
### Is remote work common for Auburn, AL jobs?

Remote roles are available in Auburn for research, tech-adjacent, and administrative functions tied to the university ecosystem. On-campus, healthcare, and service roles typically require on-site presence.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Auburn?

The nearby cities table on this page links to Opelika, Montgomery, and Columbus. The <a href="/locations/alabama">Alabama jobs page</a> covers hiring across all of Alabama, from the university corridor to the Birmingham metro.
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