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Goldsboro, 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 12% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

Goldsboro, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Goldsboro, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 154 active job postings tracked here, 44% 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.

Goldsboro, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17—$18.57/hr n=6
Intern16——
Full-time5——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail103—$18.57/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants49——
Healthcare24——
Consumer Goods23—$18.57/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate23
  • Cook / Kitchen18
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Server / Host6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail103
  • Food Service / Restaurants49
  • Healthcare24
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified115 · 75%
  • Part-time17 · 11%
  • Intern16 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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