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Raleigh, 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 (12% appear duplicated)

Raleigh, NC job market overview (July 2026)

The Raleigh, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,585 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, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager70$105k n=4—
Retail Associate44—$18.50/hr n=6
Director43——
Engineering36——
Server / Host35——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract118$160k n=13—
Part-time116$134k n=6$18.69/hr n=34
Full-time75$105k n=25$18.57/hr n=4
Temporary9——
Intern7——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services576$160k n=8—
Retail346$193k n=11$18.57/hr n=19
Food Service / Restaurants224——
Healthcare133$134k n=6$19.41/hr n=21
Consumer Goods131$100k n=13$18.57/hr n=19

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager70
  • Retail Associate44
  • Director43
  • Engineering36
  • Server / Host35
  • Crew / Cashier32

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other136
  • Software Developers22
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers20
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers15
  • Retail Salespersons12
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products11

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services576
  • Retail346
  • Food Service / Restaurants224
  • Healthcare133
  • Consumer Goods131
  • Financial Services102

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,260 · 79%
  • Contract118 · 7%
  • Part-time116 · 7%
  • Full-time75 · 5%
  • Temporary9 · 1%
  • Intern7 · 0%

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