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Waynesville, North Carolina Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.50/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Waynesville, North Carolina job market overview (May 2026)

The Waynesville, North Carolina job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 66 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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

  • 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.

Waynesville, North Carolina job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager14
Retail Associate10$18.50/hr n=3
Pharmacy8
Food Service5
Crew / Cashier3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50$18.57/hr n=7
Healthcare11
Food Service / Restaurants9
Consumer Goods9$18.57/hr n=6
Financial Services2

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate10
  • Pharmacy8
  • Food Service5
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Warehouse / Stocker2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Pharmacy Technicians3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Healthcare11
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Consumer Goods9
  • Financial Services2
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified49 · 74%
  • Part-time12 · 18%
  • Full-time4 · 6%
  • Contract1 · 2%

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