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Concord, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.15/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Concord, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Concord, NC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 225 active job postings tracked here, 37% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Concord, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$18.60/hr n=8
Full-time7$105k n=3—
Temporary2——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail105—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants98——
Consumer Goods39—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare25—$30.21/hr n=3
Transportation & Logistics5——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Retail Associate24
  • Server / Host20
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Food Service10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop4
  • Waiters and Waitresses4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail105
  • Food Service / Restaurants98
  • Consumer Goods39
  • Healthcare25
  • Transportation & Logistics5
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified184 · 82%
  • Part-time29 · 13%
  • Full-time7 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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