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Wilson, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Wilson, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Wilson, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Wilson, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Temporary2——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail63—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods20—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare11——
Real Estate8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager24
  • Food Service14
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Pharmacy4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail63
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare11
  • Real Estate8
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified93 · 74%
  • Part-time25 · 20%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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