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Wake Forest, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Wake Forest, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Wake Forest, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 83 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and server / host, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and server / host.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wake Forest, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Wake Forest, NC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate10—$18.50/hr n=3
Server / Host10——
Cook / Kitchen9——
Pharmacy9——
Food Service6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time7—$19.16/hr n=4
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail43—$18.57/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Healthcare17——
Consumer Goods15—$18.57/hr n=9
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Server / Host10
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Pharmacy9
  • Food Service6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Pharmacists2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail43
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Healthcare17
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 73%
  • Part-time13 · 16%
  • Full-time7 · 8%
  • Intern2 · 2%

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