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Jobs in Morganton, NC
98 active postings tracked in Morganton, NC · collapsed to 85 roles.
Morganton, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
Morganton, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Morganton, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 98 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 48% of postings in Morganton, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 4 new postings have appeared this week — about 4% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 24 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (7 of 98).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Cracker Barrel.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Morganton, NC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Morganton, NC.
- 98Active postings
- 4Posted this week
- 47Open 30+ days48% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary7 of 98
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 24dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager29
- Retail Associate14
- Crew / Cashier7
- Pharmacy4
- Delivery Driver3
- Warehouse / Stocker3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Retail Salespersons4
- Managers, All Other3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
Top sectors
- Retail73
- Food Service / Restaurants24
- Consumer Goods10
- Healthcare6
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified74 · 76%
- Part-time21 · 21%
- Full-time3 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S14620Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S07159Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S16608Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S08004Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S14620Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S11174Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S15518Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S15518Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S00362Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S14620Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S11174Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S08004Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S07159Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S15518Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S16608Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S11174Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S07159Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S08004Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MORGANTON, NC S15518Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S16608Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$18.63/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Morganton, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Cracker Barrel · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Journeyman ElectricianElectrician
Vulcan Materials · Morganton, North Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 week ago