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Sanford, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)

Sanford, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Sanford, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 111 active job postings tracked here, 54% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • 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
Retail74—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Consumer Goods15—$18.57/hr n=7
Healthcare7——
Real Estate4——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Retail Associate16
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Food Service4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3

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

  • Retail74
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Healthcare7
  • Real Estate4
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified102 · 92%
  • Part-time5 · 5%
  • Full-time4 · 4%

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