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Matthews, 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 (2% appear duplicated)

Matthews, NC job market overview (June 2026)

The Matthews, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 177 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and crew / cashier, 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 cook / kitchen and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Matthews, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Matthews, NC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$18.63/hr n=11
Full-time4——
Contract3——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail87—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants62——
Consumer Goods18—$18.57/hr n=7
Healthcare15—$24.81/hr n=6
Manufacturing12——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen19
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Server / Host11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Food Service7
  • Retail Associate6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1
  • Dishwashers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail87
  • Food Service / Restaurants62
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Healthcare15
  • Manufacturing12
  • Real Estate3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified150 · 85%
  • Part-time17 · 10%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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