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Jobs in Sanford, NC
106 active postings tracked in Sanford, NC · collapsed to 96 roles.
Sanford, NC Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 14% from the last 14 days)
Sanford, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Sanford, NC job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 106 active job postings tracked here, 57% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 57% of postings in Sanford, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 97 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (8 of 106).
- 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, Domino's Pizza, and Cracker Barrel.
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.
- 106Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 60Open 30+ days57% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary8 of 106
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 97dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager36
- Retail Associate15
- Delivery Driver4
- Food Service4
- Crew / Cashier4
- Server / Host3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Retail Salespersons3
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Customer Service Representatives2
Top sectors
- Retail74
- Food Service / Restaurants26
- Consumer Goods15
- Healthcare7
- Real Estate4
- Technology1
Employment mix
- Unspecified96 · 91%
- Part-time6 · 6%
- Full-time4 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S20585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SANFORD, NC S20585Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S20585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S20585Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 6 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18.50/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.57/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S00559Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S13820Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S13670Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S09444Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SANFORD, NC S09444Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in SANFORD, NC S16954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S09444Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S16954Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S09444Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S00559Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S13820Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SANFORD, NC S13670Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S16954Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S13670Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S13820Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SANFORD, NC S00559Retail Associate
Dollar General · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Sanford, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$18.63/hr · posted 16 years ago