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Clayton, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)
  • Hiring is shrinking (6 added vs 9 removed this week)

Clayton, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Clayton, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 43 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, 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 store supervisor / manager and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Clayton, NC job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Food Service5
  • Retail Associate3
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Warehouse / Stocker2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Bartenders1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail20
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare2
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified34 · 79%
  • Part-time7 · 16%
  • Temporary1 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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