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Raleigh, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($132k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+150 this week — 230 added vs 80 removed)

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 1,165 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 / Manager62$105k n=5—
Retail Associate43—$18.50/hr n=6
Crew / Cashier39——
Director38$172k n=4—
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——
Retail Salespersons16——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract108$145k n=14—
Full-time78$109k n=22$18.57/hr n=3
Part-time70$103k n=3$18.57/hr n=15
Intern16——
Temporary11——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services391$160k n=9—
Retail373$133k n=12$18.57/hr n=20
Food Service / Restaurants147——
Consumer Goods119$105k n=4$18.57/hr n=18
Financial Services108$138k n=22—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager62
  • Retail Associate43
  • Crew / Cashier39
  • Director38
  • Pharmacy32
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead29

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other177
  • Software Developers34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers30
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers23
  • Retail Salespersons16
  • Customer Service Representatives15

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services391
  • Retail373
  • Food Service / Restaurants147
  • Consumer Goods119
  • Financial Services108
  • Healthcare91

Employment mix

  • Unspecified882 · 76%
  • Contract108 · 9%
  • Full-time78 · 7%
  • Part-time70 · 6%
  • Intern16 · 1%
  • Temporary11 · 1%

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