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Jobs in Morehead City, NC
88 active postings tracked in Morehead City, NC · collapsed to 83 roles.
Morehead City, NC Job Market Score
- Net hiring is positive (+24 this week — 25 added vs 1 removed)
- Few reposted listings (6% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $26/hr national)
Morehead City, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Morehead City, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 88 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 34% of postings in Morehead City, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 25 new postings have appeared this week — about 28% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 22 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1186+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (13 of 88).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 54% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Ulta Beauty, and Banfield Pet Hospital.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Morehead City, NC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Morehead City, NC.
- 88Active postings
- 25Posted this week
- 30Open 30+ days34% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 15%List salary13 of 88
- 54%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $126kMedian annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 22dMedian agep90 1186d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate7
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Crew / Cashier6
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Food Service4
- Restaurant Manager / GM3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Retail Salespersons2
- General and Operations Managers1
- Managers, All Other1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
Top sectors
- Retail46
- Healthcare24
- Food Service / Restaurants24
- Consumer Goods16
- Professional Services5
- Real Estate4
Employment mix
- Unspecified57 · 65%
- Part-time19 · 22%
- Full-time7 · 8%
- Intern2 · 2%
- Contract2 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
KFC · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.kfc.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant
Walgreens · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 week ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · Morehead City, North Carolina · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Intern Grad× 2 openings
Walgreens · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Staff Pharmacist-Sign-On Bonus & Relocation AvailablePharmacy
Walgreens · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Morehead City, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 5 days ago