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Gastonia, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)

Gastonia, NC job market overview (June 2026)

The Gastonia, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 207 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time9——
Temporary5——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail96—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants90——
Consumer Goods16—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare15——
Real Estate8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager39
  • Retail Associate26
  • Server / Host20
  • Food Service16
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Crew / Cashier9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail96
  • Food Service / Restaurants90
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Healthcare15
  • Real Estate8
  • Manufacturing5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified175 · 85%
  • Part-time16 · 8%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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