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Jobs in Gastonia, NC
184 active postings tracked in Gastonia, NC · collapsed to 132 roles.
Gastonia, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+32 this week — 32 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 184 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 43% of postings in Gastonia, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 32 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (10 of 184).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 70% 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.
- 184Active postings
- 32Posted this week
- 79Open 30+ days43% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 5%List salary10 of 184
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $18kMedian annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager35
- Retail Associate24
- Pharmacy13
- 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
- Waiters and Waitresses4
- Retail Salespersons4
Top sectors
- Retail114
- Food Service / Restaurants66
- Healthcare33
- Consumer Goods18
- Manufacturing3
- Telecommunications3
Employment mix
- Unspecified147 · 80%
- Part-time18 · 10%
- Intern10 · 5%
- Full-time4 · 2%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Contract2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pharmacist-Sign-On Bonus AvailablePharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Gastonia, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Crew MemberFood Service× 2 openings
Arby's · Gastonia, NC, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service× 4 openings
Arby's · Gastonia, NC, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Part-Time Store Cashier/StockerCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Aldi · Gastonia, NC, USA · careers.aldi.us
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Gastonia, NC, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Prep CookCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Gastonia, NC, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Handler (Warehouse like)
FedEx · Gastonia, North Carolina, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 2 weeks ago