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Jobs in Morehead City, NC
88 active postings tracked in Morehead City, NC · collapsed to 83 roles.
Morehead City, NC Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+24 this week — 25 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 88 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.
- 34% of postings in Morehead City, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 25 new postings have appeared this week — about 28% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 21 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1185+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (13 of 88).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 54% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Ulta Beauty, and Banfield Pet Hospital.
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.
- 88Active postings
- 25Posted this week
- 30Open 30+ days34% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 15%List salary13 of 88
- 54%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $126kMedian annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 21dMedian agep90 1185d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail46
- Healthcare24
- Food Service / Restaurants24
- Consumer Goods16
- Professional Services5
- Real Estate4
Employment mix
- Unspecified57 · 65%
- Part-time19 · 22%
- Full-time7 · 8%
- Intern2 · 2%
- Contract2 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MOREHEAD CITY, NC S12917Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MOREHEAD CITY, NC S12917Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MOREHEAD CITY, NC S12917Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$18.63/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Cook / Grill OperatorFood Service
Waffle House · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 day ago
- Assistant Store Leader (Assistant Manager)Store Supervisor / Manager
7-Eleven · Morehead City, North Carolina · careers.7-eleven.com
posted 1 day ago
- Server / Wait StaffServer / Host
Waffle House · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 day ago
- Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Waffle House · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 day ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Morehead City, North Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 3 weeks ago
- Merchandising Sales Associate
Tractor Supply · Morehead City, North Carolina · tractorsupply.careers
posted 3 weeks ago
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianPhysician / Doctor
US Acute Care Solutions · Morehead City, North Carolina · usacs.com
posted 6 hours ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Morehead City, North Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 51 minutes ago
- Full-Time Store Manager Trainee (New Store)Store Supervisor / Manager
Aldi · Morehead City, NC, USA · careers.aldi.us
posted 2 weeks ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Tractor Supply · Morehead City, North Carolina · tractorsupply.careers
posted 3 weeks ago
- KFC Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
KFC · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.kfc.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- KFC General ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
KFC · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.kfc.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Security Officer Patrol
Allied Universal · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 day ago