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Asheville, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+53 this week — 76 added vs 23 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (28% open 30+ days)

Asheville, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Asheville, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 349 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Asheville, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time48—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time16——
Contract15——
Temporary6——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail192—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants105——
Consumer Goods64—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare54——
Manufacturing29——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager30
  • Crew / Cashier25
  • Retail Associate23
  • Pharmacy19
  • Food Service17
  • Server / Host16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers20
  • Managers, All Other19
  • Retail Salespersons16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers8
  • Customer Service Representatives7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail192
  • Food Service / Restaurants105
  • Consumer Goods64
  • Healthcare54
  • Manufacturing29
  • Financial Services11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified262 · 75%
  • Part-time48 · 14%
  • Full-time16 · 5%
  • Contract15 · 4%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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