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Roanoke Rapids, NC, United States Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+2 this week — 10 added vs 8 removed)

Roanoke Rapids, NC, United States job market overview (May 2026)

The Roanoke Rapids, NC, United States job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 64 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

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 food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Roanoke Rapids, NC, United States job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Roanoke Rapids, NC, United States.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Food Service10
  • Retail Associate7
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Server / Host3
  • Cook / Kitchen1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail38
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Healthcare5
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Energy2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified48 · 75%
  • Part-time15 · 23%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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