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Salisbury, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Salisbury, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Salisbury, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 147 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and pharmacy.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Salisbury, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail92—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants50——
Healthcare26——
Consumer Goods14—$18.57/hr n=6
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager33
  • Pharmacy17
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Server / Host5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Pharmacists6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Customer Service Representatives3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail92
  • Food Service / Restaurants50
  • Healthcare26
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Manufacturing2
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified128 · 87%
  • Part-time12 · 8%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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