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Shelby, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Shelby, NC job market overview (July 2026)

The Shelby, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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.

Shelby, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$18.57/hr n=5
Intern5——
Full-time3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail73—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants55——
Healthcare10——
Consumer Goods9—$18.57/hr n=6
Manufacturing1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate17
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Food Service14
  • Server / Host9
  • Crew / Cashier3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Healthcare10
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Manufacturing1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 85%
  • Part-time10 · 8%
  • Intern5 · 4%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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