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North Charleston, SC 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 below the national median ($22/hr vs $26/hr national)

North Charleston, SC job market overview (June 2026)

The North Charleston, SC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 455 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.

North Charleston, SC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in North Charleston, SC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time40—$22/hr n=16
Full-time8——
Contract5——
Temporary3——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail187—$18.34/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants103——
Manufacturing75$113k n=11—
Consumer Goods57$80k n=3$18.34/hr n=6
Professional Services52—$41/hr n=11

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager51
  • Retail Associate27
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead23
  • Server / Host21
  • Food Service18
  • Crew / Cashier15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Stockers and Order Fillers4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail187
  • Food Service / Restaurants103
  • Manufacturing75
  • Consumer Goods57
  • Professional Services52
  • Healthcare33

Employment mix

  • Unspecified397 · 87%
  • Part-time40 · 9%
  • Full-time8 · 2%
  • Contract5 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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