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Cooling

Sanford, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)

Sanford, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Sanford, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 110 active job postings tracked here, 55% 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.

Sanford, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time5—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail73—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Consumer Goods14—$18.57/hr n=7
Healthcare7——
Real Estate4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Retail Associate16
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Food Service4
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Healthcare7
  • Real Estate4
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified101 · 92%
  • Part-time5 · 5%
  • Full-time4 · 4%

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