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Durham, 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($177k vs $130k national)

Durham, NC job market overview (July 2026)

The Durham, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,600 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and director, with education 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 registered nurse and director.
  • 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
Registered Nurse136—$45/hr n=4
Director67$314k n=7—
Store Supervisor / Manager47——
Nurse Practitioner43——
Medical Assistant39——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time89$148k n=4$18.63/hr n=18
Full-time39$105k n=5$19.16/hr n=5
Intern33——
Contract23——
Temporary15——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Education904——
Retail243$105k n=3$18.57/hr n=16
Food Service / Restaurants164——
Healthcare104$244k n=16$30.21/hr n=9
Professional Services90—$45/hr n=4

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse136
  • Director67
  • Store Supervisor / Manager47
  • Nurse Practitioner43
  • Medical Assistant39
  • Retail Associate38

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers29
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers19
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers18
  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Managers, All Other6
  • General and Operations Managers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Education904
  • Retail243
  • Food Service / Restaurants164
  • Healthcare104
  • Professional Services90
  • Manufacturing89

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,401 · 88%
  • Part-time89 · 6%
  • Full-time39 · 2%
  • Intern33 · 2%
  • Contract23 · 1%
  • Temporary15 · 1%

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