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Sanford, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)

Sanford, NC job market overview (June 2026)

The Sanford, NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 170 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Sanford, NC job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager38——
Retail Associate16——
Registered Nurse14$20k n=6—
Food Service7——
Delivery Driver6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time37$20k n=10$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail69—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants48——
Healthcare41$20k n=10—
Consumer Goods14—$18.57/hr n=6
Professional Services14——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager38
  • Retail Associate16
  • Registered Nurse14
  • Food Service7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Project Management Specialists1
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Healthcare41
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Professional Services14
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified124 · 73%
  • Part-time37 · 22%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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