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Elizabeth City, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Hiring is shrinking (5 added vs 8 removed this week)

Elizabeth City, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Elizabeth City, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 63 active job postings tracked here, 51% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, 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 cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Elizabeth City, NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Elizabeth City, NC.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Retail Associate7
  • Server / Host6
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail35
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Healthcare2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified56 · 89%
  • Part-time3 · 5%
  • Intern2 · 3%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

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