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Jobs in Nags Head, NC
39 active postings tracked in Nags Head, NC · collapsed to 29 roles.
Nags Head, NC Job Market Score
- 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.
- 41% of postings in Nags Head, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 2 new postings have appeared this week — about 5% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 21% of postings list a salary range (8 of 39).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Outback Steakhouse, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty.
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.
- 39Active postings
- 2Posted this week
- 16Open 30+ days41% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 21%List salary8 of 39
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail22
- Consumer Goods22
- Food Service / Restaurants16
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified27 · 69%
- Part-time7 · 18%
- Full-time5 · 13%
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Recent postings
- DishwasherCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Nags Head, NC, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Nags Head, NC, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Nags Head, NC · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Sunglass Hut - Full Time Assistant Manager IStore Supervisor / Manager
EssilorLuxottica · Nags Head, NC · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago