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Clayton, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (40% open 30+ days)

Clayton, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Clayton, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 47 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Clayton, NC job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Food Service6
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Warehouse / Stocker2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Bartenders1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Retail20
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare2
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified38 · 81%
  • Part-time7 · 15%
  • Temporary1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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