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Rocky Mount, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)

Rocky Mount, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Rocky Mount, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 153 active job postings tracked here, 63% 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.

Rocky Mount, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rocky Mount, NC.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail92—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants50——
Consumer Goods18—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare6——
Manufacturing4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager48
  • Retail Associate21
  • Food Service12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail92
  • Food Service / Restaurants50
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Healthcare6
  • Manufacturing4
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified123 · 80%
  • Part-time21 · 14%
  • Full-time7 · 5%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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