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Kinston, North Carolina Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)

Kinston, North Carolina job market overview (May 2026)

The Kinston, North Carolina job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 84 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kinston, North Carolina job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kinston, North Carolina.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Retail Associate11
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Food Service5
  • Pharmacy3
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail54
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Healthcare13
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Financial Services1
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified60 · 71%
  • Part-time17 · 20%
  • Intern4 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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