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Burlington, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)

Burlington, NC job market overview (June 2026)

The Burlington, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 186 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Burlington, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21$148k n=4$18.60/hr n=8
Full-time2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail83—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants72——
Consumer Goods20—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare19$148k n=4$19.41/hr n=3
Manufacturing10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate18
  • Server / Host16
  • Cook / Kitchen11
  • Food Service11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Software Developers2
  • Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail83
  • Food Service / Restaurants72
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare19
  • Manufacturing10
  • Real Estate7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified161 · 87%
  • Part-time21 · 11%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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