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New Bern, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($50.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

New Bern, NC job market overview (June 2026)

The New Bern, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 171 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

New Bern, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Bern, NC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager35——
Retail Associate15——
Registered Nurse13—$51/hr n=13
Crew / Cashier8——
Restaurant Manager / GM7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time46—$51/hr n=30
Full-time8——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail62—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Professional Services43—$51/hr n=26
Healthcare37—$51/hr n=26
Consumer Goods16$80k n=3$18.57/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Retail Associate15
  • Registered Nurse13
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7
  • Physician / Doctor7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail62
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Professional Services43
  • Healthcare37
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Media & Entertainment6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified114 · 67%
  • Part-time46 · 27%
  • Full-time8 · 5%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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