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Chapel Hill, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+4 this week — 12 added vs 8 removed)

Chapel Hill, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Chapel Hill, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 64 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Chapel Hill, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chapel Hill, NC.

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Retail Associate4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Pharmacy4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Healthcare13
  • Consumer Goods10
  • Financial Services5
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified56 · 88%
  • Contract3 · 5%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Part-time2 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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