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Nags Head, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

Nags Head, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Nags Head, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 39 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in server / host and retail associate, 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 server / host and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Nags Head, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Nags Head, NC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Server / Host8——
Retail Associate5—$18.50/hr n=3
Cook / Kitchen4——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist4——
Bartender / Barista2——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail22—$18.57/hr n=7
Consumer Goods22—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants16——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Server / Host8
  • Retail Associate5
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Bartender / Barista2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail22
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Food Service / Restaurants16
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified27 · 69%
  • Part-time7 · 18%
  • Full-time5 · 13%

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