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Matthews, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)

Matthews, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Matthews, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 130 active job postings tracked here, 55% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Matthews, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail78—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants48——
Consumer Goods16—$18.57/hr n=6
Financial Services4——
Healthcare4——

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen20
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Server / Host11
  • Pharmacy7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail78
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare4
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified109 · 84%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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