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Durham, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Durham, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Durham, NC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 601 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Durham, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier39——
Store Supervisor / Manager38——
Retail Associate37—$18.50/hr n=7
Director30$314k n=11—
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time60—$18.57/hr n=12
Contract27——
Full-time26$105k n=3$18.57/hr n=3
Intern4——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail225$143k n=4$18.57/hr n=16
Food Service / Restaurants129——
Manufacturing80——
Technology72——
Healthcare72$298k n=12—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier39
  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate37
  • Director30
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead20
  • Server / Host20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers48
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers26
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers26
  • Managers, All Other20
  • Retail Salespersons13
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel13

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail225
  • Food Service / Restaurants129
  • Manufacturing80
  • Technology72
  • Healthcare72
  • Consumer Goods54

Employment mix

  • Unspecified480 · 80%
  • Part-time60 · 10%
  • Contract27 · 4%
  • Full-time26 · 4%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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