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Arden, North Carolina Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Arden, North Carolina job market overview (May 2026)

The Arden, North Carolina job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 61 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Arden, North Carolina job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Arden, North Carolina.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail42$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants16
Consumer Goods15$18.57/hr n=6
Financial Services3
Healthcare2

Top categories

  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Food Service6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Server / Host4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail42
  • Food Service / Restaurants16
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Financial Services3
  • Healthcare2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified37 · 61%
  • Part-time20 · 33%
  • Full-time4 · 7%

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