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Cary, 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 (7% appear duplicated)

Cary, NC job market overview (June 2026)

The Cary, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 206 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.

Cary, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager16——
Retail Associate12—$18.50/hr n=3
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10——
Crew / Cashier10——
Engineering9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24$155k n=6$18.69/hr n=11
Full-time20$127k n=4—
Contract4——
Intern4——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail64—$18.57/hr n=7
Consumer Goods55—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants52——
Healthcare35$155k n=6$20.93/hr n=6
Professional Services30——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Engineering9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Software Developers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail64
  • Consumer Goods55
  • Food Service / Restaurants52
  • Healthcare35
  • Professional Services30
  • Energy22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified151 · 73%
  • Part-time24 · 12%
  • Full-time20 · 10%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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