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Jobs in Morganton, NC
92 active postings tracked in Morganton, NC · collapsed to 79 roles.
Morganton, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
Morganton, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Morganton, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 92 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Morganton, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 29 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (8 of 92).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
Morganton, NC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Morganton, NC.
- 92Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 45Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 9%List salary8 of 92
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 29dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager28
- Retail Associate13
- Crew / Cashier6
- Pharmacy4
- Server / Host3
- Warehouse / Stocker3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Retail Salespersons4
- Managers, All Other3
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
Top sectors
- Retail71
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Consumer Goods10
- Healthcare6
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified67 · 73%
- Part-time21 · 23%
- Full-time3 · 3%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S31518Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MORGANTON, NC S31518Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S31518Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 year ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty Morganton, NCStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Morganton, North Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.50/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10125Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Morganton, North Carolina · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MORGANTON, NC S23541Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S23541Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S23541Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S23541Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S18145Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in MORGANTON, NC S18145Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S18145Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in MORGANTON, NC S18145Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S00362Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S14620Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S07159Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S16608Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S08004Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in MORGANTON, NC S14620Retail Associate
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in MORGANTON, NC S11174Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Morganton, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago