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Cooling

Monroe, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Monroe, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Monroe, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 104 active job postings tracked here, 56% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Monroe, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time13

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail64$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants29
Manufacturing13
Consumer Goods13$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare4

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Retail Associate13
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Engineering4
  • Delivery Driver4
  • Food Service3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Software Developers2
  • Bartenders2
  • Mechanical Engineers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail64
  • Food Service / Restaurants29
  • Manufacturing13
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare4
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified74 · 71%
  • Part-time17 · 16%
  • Full-time13 · 13%

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