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Morehead City, NC Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 24 added vs 1 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $26/hr national)

Morehead City, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Morehead City, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Morehead City, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Morehead City, NC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18$162k n=4$18.54/hr n=6
Full-time7——
Intern2——
Contract2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail45—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare24$162k n=4—
Food Service / Restaurants24——
Consumer Goods16—$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services5——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Food Service4
  • Restaurant Manager / GM3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail45
  • Healthcare24
  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Professional Services5
  • Real Estate4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified57 · 66%
  • Part-time18 · 21%
  • Full-time7 · 8%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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