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Burlington, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Burlington, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Burlington, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 166 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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-time22—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time10——
Intern5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail106—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants54——
Consumer Goods22—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare11——
Manufacturing6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager40
  • Retail Associate24
  • Server / Host10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail106
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Healthcare11
  • Manufacturing6
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified129 · 78%
  • Part-time22 · 13%
  • Full-time10 · 6%
  • Intern5 · 3%

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