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Kinston, North Carolina 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29/hr vs $26/hr national)

Kinston, North Carolina job market overview (September 2026)

The Kinston, North Carolina job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 152 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with professional services 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse25—$41/hr n=16
Store Supervisor / Manager21——
Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT11—$18/hr n=10
Retail Associate10——
Physician / Doctor7—$25/hr n=3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time54—$34/hr n=31
Part-time19—$18/hr n=5
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services84—$29/hr n=41
Healthcare79—$29/hr n=41
Retail36——
Food Service / Restaurants22——
Consumer Goods12——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse25
  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Physician / Doctor7
  • Food Service7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Accountants and Auditors1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services84
  • Healthcare79
  • Retail36
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified76 · 50%
  • Full-time54 · 36%
  • Part-time19 · 13%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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