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Jobs in Cary, NC
154 active postings tracked in Cary, NC · collapsed to 117 roles.
Cary, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (24% 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.
- 30% of postings in Cary, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 33 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 18 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1736+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (10 of 154).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Lowe's, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
- 154Active postings
- 33Posted this week
- 46Open 30+ days30% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 6%List salary10 of 154
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $149kMedian annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 18dMedian agep90 1736d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate20
- Store Supervisor / Manager16
- 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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance Technician
Kellanova · Cary, North Carolina · jobs.kellanova.com
posted 1 week ago
- Electrician ApprenticeElectrician
Kellanova · Cary, North Carolina · jobs.kellanova.com
posted 1 week ago
- Facilities TechnicianMaintenance Technician
Kellanova · Cary, North Carolina · jobs.kellanova.com
posted 1 week ago
- Inventory Coordinator - Maintenance
Kellanova · Cary, North Carolina · jobs.kellanova.com
posted 1 week ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Cary, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Financial Consultant - Cary, NC
Fidelity Investments · Cary, North Carolina · wd1.myworkdaysite.com
posted 2 days ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
Shake Shack · Cary, NC, United States · careers.shakeshack.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Shake Shack · Cary, NC, United States · careers.shakeshack.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant BusserServer / Host× 2 openings
Outback Steakhouse · Cary, NC, United States · careers.outback.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Heavy Equipment Operator - Haul Truck× 4 openings
Vulcan Materials · Cary, North Carolina, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Associate, SEAS - Nike FentonRetail Associate
Nike · Cary, North Carolina, United States · careers.nike.com
posted 3 days ago