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Jobs in Waynesville, North Carolina
68 active postings tracked in Waynesville, North Carolina · collapsed to 56 roles.
Waynesville, North Carolina Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.54/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
Waynesville, North Carolina job market overview (May 2026)
The Waynesville, North Carolina job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 68 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 41% of postings in Waynesville, North Carolina have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 4 new postings have appeared this week — about 6% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (9 of 68).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.54/hr, with 89% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and Lowe's.
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.
Waynesville, North Carolina job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Waynesville, North Carolina.
- 68Active postings
- 4Posted this week
- 28Open 30+ days41% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 13%List salary9 of 68
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.54/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager14
- Retail Associate10
- Pharmacy8
- Food Service4
- Crew / Cashier4
- Warehouse / Stocker2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Pharmacy Technicians3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Managers, All Other1
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1
Top sectors
- Retail50
- Food Service / Restaurants12
- Healthcare11
- Consumer Goods10
- Real Estate2
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified50 · 74%
- Part-time13 · 19%
- Full-time4 · 6%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Waynesville, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago
- PharmacistPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Waynesville, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Certified Senior Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Waynesville, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Waynesville, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Waynesville, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago