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Raleigh, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($135k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 27% from the last 14 days)

Raleigh, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Raleigh, NC job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 1,180 active job postings tracked here, 39% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Raleigh, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager63$105k n=3—
Retail Associate42—$18.50/hr n=6
Director39$172k n=4—
Crew / Cashier39——
Pharmacy32——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other177$169k n=5—
Software Developers34$203k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers30——
Fast Food and Counter Workers23——
Customer Service Representatives16——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract104$153k n=12—
Full-time79$109k n=22$18.57/hr n=3
Part-time67—$18.57/hr n=15
Intern16——
Temporary13——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services391$160k n=9—
Retail372$178k n=9$18.57/hr n=18
Food Service / Restaurants162——
Consumer Goods118$105k n=3$18.57/hr n=18
Financial Services107$138k n=22—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager63
  • Retail Associate42
  • Director39
  • Crew / Cashier39
  • Pharmacy32
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead30

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other177
  • Software Developers34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers30
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers23
  • Customer Service Representatives16
  • Retail Salespersons16

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services391
  • Retail372
  • Food Service / Restaurants162
  • Consumer Goods118
  • Financial Services107
  • Healthcare96

Employment mix

  • Unspecified901 · 76%
  • Contract104 · 9%
  • Full-time79 · 7%
  • Part-time67 · 6%
  • Intern16 · 1%
  • Temporary13 · 1%

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