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Apex, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Apex, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Apex, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 96 active job postings tracked here, 63% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and crew / cashier, 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 pharmacy and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Apex, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Contract3
Temporary2
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail78$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants18
Consumer Goods12$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare10
Manufacturing1

Top categories

  • Pharmacy10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Food Service4
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Managers, All Other1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare10
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified69 · 72%
  • Part-time17 · 18%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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