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Smithfield, NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (22% open 30+ days)

Smithfield, NC job market overview (May 2026)

The Smithfield, NC job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 74 active job postings tracked here, 22% 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

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Smithfield, NC job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16$18.57/hr n=5
Intern4
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50$18.57/hr n=5
Consumer Goods20$18.57/hr n=5
Food Service / Restaurants19
Healthcare10
Financial Services3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Food Service4
  • Warehouse / Stocker4
  • Pharmacy3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Management1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Healthcare10
  • Financial Services3
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 70%
  • Part-time16 · 22%
  • Intern4 · 5%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

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