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Smithfield, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 14 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Smithfield, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Smithfield, NC job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 21% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Smithfield, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15$18.57/hr n=5
Intern4
Full-time3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50$18.57/hr n=5
Food Service / Restaurants22
Consumer Goods20$18.57/hr n=5
Healthcare10
Financial Services3

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Food Service5
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Server / Host3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Management1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services3
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified55 · 71%
  • Part-time15 · 19%
  • Intern4 · 5%
  • Full-time3 · 4%

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