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Jobs in Sanford, NC
111 active postings tracked in Sanford, NC · collapsed to 101 roles.
Sanford, NC Job Market Score
- 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 14% 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.
- 54% of postings in Sanford, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 72 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (8 of 111).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Domino's Pizza, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
- 111Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 60Open 30+ days54% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 7%List salary8 of 111
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 72dMedian agep90 3544d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail74
- Food Service / Restaurants31
- Consumer Goods15
- Healthcare7
- Real Estate4
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Unspecified102 · 92%
- Part-time5 · 5%
- Full-time4 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S23856Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S22366Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S22366Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SANFORD, NC S22366Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S22366Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 5 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S20585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SANFORD, NC S20585Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S20585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S20585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S00559Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S13820Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S13670Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S09444Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SANFORD, NC S09444Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S16954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S09444Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S16954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S09444Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S00559Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S13820Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S13670Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S16954Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago