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Kinston, North Carolina Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+7 this week — 7 added vs 0 removed)

Kinston, North Carolina job market overview (May 2026)

The Kinston, North Carolina job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 85 active job postings tracked here, 40% 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 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.

Kinston, North Carolina job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Retail Associate11
  • Food Service6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • 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 / Restaurants21
  • Healthcare13
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Financial Services1
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified60 · 71%
  • Part-time18 · 21%
  • Intern4 · 5%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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