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Durham, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($180k vs $138k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

Durham, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Durham, NC job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 592 active job postings tracked here, 33% 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.

Durham, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager37——
Crew / Cashier37——
Retail Associate36—$18.50/hr n=5
Director31$298k n=12—
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead21——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time56—$18.57/hr n=10
Full-time29$105k n=4$18.57/hr n=3
Contract20——
Intern4——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail225$143k n=4$18.57/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants119——
Manufacturing81——
Technology73——
Healthcare73$298k n=12—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager37
  • Crew / Cashier37
  • Retail Associate36
  • Director31
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead21
  • Cook / Kitchen20

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers48
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers26
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers26
  • Managers, All Other18
  • Retail Salespersons13
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel13

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail225
  • Food Service / Restaurants119
  • Manufacturing81
  • Technology73
  • Healthcare73
  • Consumer Goods54

Employment mix

  • Unspecified479 · 81%
  • Part-time56 · 9%
  • Full-time29 · 5%
  • Contract20 · 3%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary4 · 1%

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