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Jobs in New Bern, NC
123 active postings tracked in New Bern, NC · collapsed to 101 roles.
New Bern, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
New Bern, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The New Bern, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 123 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in New Bern, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 7 new postings have appeared this week — about 6% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (9 of 123).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
New Bern, NC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in New Bern, NC.
- 123Active postings
- 7Posted this week
- 60Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary9 of 123
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager33
- Retail Associate15
- Crew / Cashier9
- Restaurant Manager / GM6
- Food Service4
- Pharmacy4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
- Fast Food and Counter Workers7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
- General and Operations Managers3
- Managers, All Other3
- Retail Salespersons3
Top sectors
- Retail74
- Food Service / Restaurants45
- Consumer Goods13
- Healthcare9
- Media & Entertainment7
- Real Estate2
Employment mix
- Unspecified88 · 72%
- Part-time22 · 18%
- Full-time7 · 6%
- Intern5 · 4%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ServerFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · New Bern, North Carolina · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales – Part Time× 2 openings
Lowe's · New Bern, North Carolina · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Pharmacist – Full-time FloaterPharmacy
Publix · New Bern, North Carolina · jobs.publix.com
posted 1 month ago
- Summer News Intern
Sinclair Broadcast Group · New Bern, North Carolina · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- BartenderBartender / Barista
Buffalo Wild Wings · New Bern, North Carolina · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 3 openings
Arby's · New Bern, NC, United States · careers.arbys.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Lead CashierCrew / Cashier
Ulta Beauty · New Bern, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 months ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · New Bern, North Carolina · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- News Assignment Editor
Sinclair Broadcast Group · New Bern, North Carolina · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1364943-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · New Bern, NC · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363680-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · New Bern, NC · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · New Bern, North Carolina · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 months ago
- Weekend Meteorologist
Sinclair Broadcast Group · New Bern, North Carolina · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 months ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service
Arby's · New Bern, NC, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 5 months ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 10690Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · New Bern, North Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · New Bern, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 2 years ago