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Asheville, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (22% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (34% appear duplicated)

Asheville, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Asheville, NC job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 65 active job postings tracked here, 22% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in food service 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.

Top categories

  • Food Service14
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate5
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel2

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Retail19
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Real Estate9
  • Professional Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 94%
  • Part-time2 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

Top hiring companies

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