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Asheville, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+44 this week — 44 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (28% open 30+ days)

Asheville, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Asheville, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 332 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Asheville, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Asheville, NC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time41—$18.57/hr n=5
Contract14——
Full-time13——
Temporary6——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail179—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants103——
Consumer Goods65—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare52——
Manufacturing27——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager29
  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Retail Associate21
  • Pharmacy19
  • Food Service16
  • Server / Host15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers20
  • Managers, All Other19
  • Retail Salespersons18
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Customer Service Representatives7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail179
  • Food Service / Restaurants103
  • Consumer Goods65
  • Healthcare52
  • Manufacturing27
  • Financial Services10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified256 · 77%
  • Part-time41 · 12%
  • Contract14 · 4%
  • Full-time13 · 4%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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