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Raleigh-Cary, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)

Raleigh-Cary, NC job market overview (July 2026)

The Raleigh-Cary, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,351 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 professional services 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.

Raleigh-Cary, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Raleigh-Cary, NC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager62$105k n=4—
Retail Associate41—$18.50/hr n=6
Registered Nurse31——
Cook / Kitchen30——
Director30——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract102$160k n=11—
Part-time100$134k n=6$18.69/hr n=34
Full-time70$105k n=25$18.57/hr n=4
Temporary9——
Intern6——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services458$160k n=8—
Retail335$193k n=11$18.57/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants181——
Consumer Goods124$100k n=13$18.57/hr n=19
Healthcare105$134k n=6$19.41/hr n=21

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager62
  • Retail Associate41
  • Registered Nurse31
  • Cook / Kitchen30
  • Director30
  • Crew / Cashier29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other136
  • Software Developers22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers13
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products11
  • Retail Salespersons9

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services458
  • Retail335
  • Food Service / Restaurants181
  • Consumer Goods124
  • Healthcare105
  • Education93

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,064 · 79%
  • Contract102 · 8%
  • Part-time100 · 7%
  • Full-time70 · 5%
  • Temporary9 · 1%
  • Intern6 · 0%

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