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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)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 13 added vs 1 removed)

Smithfield, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Smithfield, NC job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 76 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 / Restaurants21
Consumer Goods20$18.57/hr n=5
Healthcare10
Financial Services3

Top categories

  • Retail Associate11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Food Service5
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Pharmacy3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Management1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services3
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified54 · 71%
  • Part-time15 · 20%
  • Intern4 · 5%
  • Full-time3 · 4%

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