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Gastonia, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (27% appear duplicated)

Gastonia, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Gastonia, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 182 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gastonia, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$18.57/hr n=5
Intern10——
Full-time5——
Temporary3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail111—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants67——
Healthcare33——
Consumer Goods18—$18.57/hr n=6
Telecommunications3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Retail Associate24
  • Pharmacy13
  • Food Service11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11
  • Server / Host10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Pharmacy Technicians6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail111
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Healthcare33
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Telecommunications3
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified151 · 83%
  • Part-time12 · 7%
  • Intern10 · 5%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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