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North Carolina Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($122k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

North Carolina job market overview (May 2026)

The North Carolina job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 10,832 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

North Carolina job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in North Carolina.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager1,441$105k n=24—
Crew / Cashier875——
Retail Associate600—$18.50/hr n=55
Restaurant Manager / GM562——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead472——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other534$128k n=31—
Fast Food and Counter Workers385——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers354——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers204——
Software Developers202$131k n=32—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time778$20k n=33$18.57/hr n=119
Full-time437$127k n=208$18.57/hr n=29
Contract303$160k n=38—
Intern87$44k n=3—
Temporary69——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants3,481$60k n=3—
Retail3,471$105k n=46$18.57/hr n=149
Education979——
Professional Services878$164k n=29—
Healthcare853$20k n=66—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager1,441
  • Crew / Cashier875
  • Retail Associate600
  • Restaurant Manager / GM562
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead472
  • Food Service328

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other534
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers385
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers354
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers204
  • Software Developers202
  • Retail Salespersons167

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants3,481
  • Retail3,471
  • Education979
  • Professional Services878
  • Healthcare853
  • Consumer Goods708

Employment mix

  • Unspecified9,159 · 85%
  • Part-time778 · 7%
  • Full-time437 · 4%
  • Contract303 · 3%
  • Intern87 · 1%
  • Temporary69 · 1%

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