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Durham, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($180k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (35% open 30+ days)

Durham, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Durham, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 571 active job postings tracked here, 35% 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 Associate34—$18.50/hr n=5
Director28$283k n=8—
Cook / Kitchen20——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time53—$18.57/hr n=10
Full-time27$105k n=5$18.57/hr n=3
Contract17——
Intern5——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail219$143k n=4$18.57/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants130——
Manufacturing69——
Healthcare63$198k n=10—
Technology62——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier39
  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate34
  • Director28
  • Cook / Kitchen20
  • Server / Host20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers48
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers28
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers26
  • Managers, All Other20
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel13
  • Retail Salespersons11

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail219
  • Food Service / Restaurants130
  • Manufacturing69
  • Healthcare63
  • Technology62
  • Consumer Goods54

Employment mix

  • Unspecified465 · 81%
  • Part-time53 · 9%
  • Full-time27 · 5%
  • Contract17 · 3%
  • Intern5 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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