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New Bern, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% 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, 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.

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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager33——
Retail Associate15—$18.50/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier9——
Restaurant Manager / GM6——
Food Service4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time6——
Intern5——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail75—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods13—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare9——
Media & Entertainment6——

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Healthcare9
  • Media & Entertainment6
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified88 · 72%
  • Part-time23 · 19%
  • Full-time6 · 5%
  • Intern5 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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