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Cary, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (30% open 30+ days)

Cary, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Cary, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cary, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate20—$18.50/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager15——
Crew / Cashier13——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist7——
Pharmacy7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time16$149k n=3—
Intern5——
Temporary4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants42——
Consumer Goods40—$18.57/hr n=7
Healthcare23——
Manufacturing6——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate20
  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Pharmacy7
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Managers, All Other7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants42
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Healthcare23
  • Manufacturing6
  • Technology5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified106 · 69%
  • Part-time21 · 14%
  • Full-time16 · 10%
  • Intern5 · 3%
  • Temporary4 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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