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Cooling

Wilkesboro, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)

Wilkesboro, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Wilkesboro, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 37 active job postings tracked here, 76% 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.

Wilkesboro, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail31—$18.57/hr n=6
Consumer Goods9—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants5——
Financial Services1——
Telecommunications1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Retail Associate8
  • Food Service3
  • Customer Success1
  • Crew / Cashier1
  • Warehouse / Stocker1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail31
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Food Service / Restaurants5
  • Financial Services1
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified25 · 68%
  • Part-time10 · 27%
  • Full-time2 · 5%

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