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Matthews, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)

Matthews, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Matthews, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 131 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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-time13—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Temporary2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail79—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants48——
Consumer Goods16—$18.57/hr n=6
Financial Services4——
Healthcare4——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen20
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Server / Host11
  • Pharmacy7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail79
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare4
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified109 · 83%
  • Part-time13 · 10%
  • Full-time6 · 5%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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