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Jobs in Shelby, NC
111 active postings tracked in Shelby, NC · collapsed to 86 roles.
Shelby, NC Job Market Score
- Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
Shelby, NC job market overview (May 2026)
The Shelby, NC job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 111 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Shelby, NC have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 46 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (7 of 111).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $18.57/hr, with 86% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and PetSmart.
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 retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Shelby, NC job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Shelby, NC.
- 111Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 59Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary7 of 111
- 86%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $18.57/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 46dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager37
- Retail Associate17
- Pharmacy8
- Food Service4
- Crew / Cashier3
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- Pharmacy Technicians4
- Pharmacists3
- Managers, All Other2
- Retail Salespersons2
Top sectors
- Retail98
- Healthcare34
- Food Service / Restaurants12
- Consumer Goods9
- Financial Services1
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified77 · 69%
- Intern18 · 16%
- Part-time10 · 9%
- Full-time3 · 3%
- Temporary2 · 2%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S16813Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S02534Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S12286Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S12813Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S11243Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S08750Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S06812Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S09287Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in SHELBY, NC S08919Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S16813Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S12813Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S11243Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S12286Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S08750Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S06812Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S09287Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in SHELBY, NC S02534Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SHELBY, NC S16813Retail Associate
Dollar General · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$105k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Shelby, North Carolina · careers.petsmart.com
$13.13–$18.63/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 2 openings
Walgreens · Shelby, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Manager Local Specialty× 2 openings
Walgreens · Shelby, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Intern Grad× 6 openings
Walgreens · Shelby, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Summer Pharmacy Intern× 6 openings
Walgreens · Shelby, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Intern× 6 openings
Walgreens · Shelby, North Carolina · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago