Jobs in Winston Salem, NC

358 active postings tracked in Winston Salem, NC · collapsed to 266 roles.

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Cooling

Winston Salem, NC Job Market Score

Driven by

Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)
Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Winston Salem, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Winston Salem, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 356 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

53% of postings in Winston Salem, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
39 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
Half of active postings here have been open 50 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3242+ days.
6% of postings list a salary range (20 of 356).
Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Costco, and Walgreens.

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.

Winston Salem, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Winston Salem, NC.

356Active postings
39Posted this week
189Open 30+ days53% of active
5Remote / hybrid1% of active
6%List salary20 of 356
60%Hourly12 of disclosed
$55kMedian annual (max)
$18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
50dMedian agep90 3242d (long tail)

Wages by category

Bucket	Jobs	Median annual	Median hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager	58	$105k n=3	—
Retail Associate	32	—	$18.50/hr n=4
Pharmacy	22	—	—
Crew / Cashier	22	—	—
Cook / Kitchen	20	—	—

Wages by employment type

Bucket	Jobs	Median annual	Median hourly
Part-time	42	—	$18.57/hr n=10
Full-time	12	$83k n=4	—
Temporary	5	—	—
Contract	3	—	—
Intern	3	—	—

Wages by sector

Bucket	Jobs	Median annual	Median hourly
Retail	206	$105k n=3	$18.57/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants	103	—	—
Consumer Goods	51	$105k n=3	$18.57/hr n=12
Healthcare	29	—	—
Transportation & Logistics	16	$50k n=4	—

Top categories

Store Supervisor / Manager58
Retail Associate32
Pharmacy22
Crew / Cashier22
Cook / Kitchen20
Delivery Driver11

Top occupations (SOC)

Managers, All Other10
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
Fast Food and Counter Workers10
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers9
Cooks, Restaurant4
Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

Retail206
Food Service / Restaurants103
Consumer Goods51
Healthcare29
Transportation & Logistics16
Financial Services16

Employment mix

Unspecified291 · 82%
Part-time42 · 12%
Full-time12 · 3%
Temporary5 · 1%
Contract3 · 1%
Intern3 · 1%

Top hiring companies

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Recent postings

ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20342Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
SALES ASSOCIATE in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20342Retail Associate
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20342Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20342Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
SALES ASSOCIATE in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20429Retail Associate
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20429Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20429Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S20429Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S21247Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON SALEM, NC S21247Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S21247Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
SALES ASSOCIATE in WINSTON SALEM, NC S21247Retail Associate
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
Pet Trainer× 2 openings
PetSmart · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · most recent posted 8 years ago
Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate× 2 openings
PetSmart · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.50/hr · most recent posted 8 years ago
Pet Bather× 2 openings
PetSmart · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · most recent posted 8 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S18066Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON SALEM, NC S18066Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in WINSTON SALEM, NC S18066Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
SALES ASSOCIATE in WINSTON SALEM, NC S18066Retail Associate
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON-SALEM, NC S12654Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON-SALEM, NC S14072Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON-SALEM, NC S12966Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON-SALEM, NC S14226Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON-SALEM, NC S03977Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
ASST STORE MGR in WINSTON-SALEM, NC S03585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, United States · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago

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