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Jobs in Gastonia, NC
183 active postings tracked in Gastonia, NC · collapsed to 130 roles.
Gastonia, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+27 this week — 27 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)
Gastonia, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Gastonia, NC job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 183 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 42% of postings in Gastonia, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 27 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (8 of 183).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and Texas Roadhouse.
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 retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Gastonia, NC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gastonia, NC.
- 183Active postings
- 27Posted this week
- 77Open 30+ days42% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary8 of 183
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager35
- Retail Associate24
- Pharmacy14
- Food Service11
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11
- Server / Host10
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7
- Pharmacy Technicians6
- Cooks, Restaurant5
- Retail Salespersons5
- Waiters and Waitresses4
Top sectors
- Retail113
- Food Service / Restaurants66
- Healthcare34
- Consumer Goods18
- Manufacturing2
- Telecommunications2
Employment mix
- Unspecified148 · 81%
- Part-time16 · 9%
- Intern11 · 6%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Gastonia, North Carolina · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Manager(05557) - 1802 South New Hope RoadStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Gastonia, North Carolina · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Manager, Retail PharmacyPharmacy
Humana · Gastonia, North Carolina · humana.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
$126k–$174k · posted 3 weeks ago
- Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Krispy Kreme · Gastonia, North Carolina · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Mobile Associate, Store-in-Store, Bilingual Preferred - Retail SalesCustomer Success× 2 openings
T-Mobile · Gastonia, North Carolina · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Part Sales Manager – Part Time× 2 openings
AutoZone · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.autozone.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Maintenance/Electrical Technician I
Gannett · Gastonia, North Carolina · jobs.dayforcehcm.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Lowe's · Gastonia, North Carolina · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Petco · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.petco.com
posted 1 month ago
- STORE MANAGER in Gastonia, North CarolinaStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 month ago
- Service Manager× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Gastonia, North Carolina · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- Kitchen ManagerFood Service× 2 openings
Texas Roadhouse · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.becomearoadie.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Gastonia, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Gastonia, North Carolina · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Krispy Kreme · Gastonia, North Carolina · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 4 months ago