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title: Hiring in Gastonia, NC — Hiring Now
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# Hiring in Gastonia, NC — Hiring Now

**State:** [North Carolina Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 686
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 926
- Median salary: $44K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $65K
- Remote share: 1.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 926 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Gastonia, NC runs 38% below the United States median ($44K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Gastonia, NC: Primary and Secondary Education (16% of all postings), followed by Retail and Hospitals and Health Care.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Gastonia, NC

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Primary & Secondary Education | 145 | — |
| Retail | 131 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 128 | $58K |
| Restaurants | 65 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 61 | — |
| Chemical Manufacturing | 44 | — |
| Construction | 41 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Gastonia, NC

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 38 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 32 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 28 employers filed 31 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Gastonia, NC

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant | 2 | — |
| The Hartford | 2 | — |
| Stabilus | 2 | — |
| RELX | 1 | — |
| Broad River Rehab | 1 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Charlotte, NC — Open Roles & Pay Trends](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/charlotte?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 19.6 mi | 20544 | $92K |

[All H1B sponsors in Gastonia, NC](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/gastonia-nc?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Gastonia, NC?

manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and retail are among the main hiring lanes in Gastonia. That mix reflects west-metro manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare near the Charlotte line, plus employers such as CaroMont Health, manufacturing plants, and distribution centers, which keep both frontline and professional roles active.
### What is the typical salary for jobs in Gastonia, NC?

Pay in Gastonia generally runs highest in specialized healthcare, technical, engineering, or management work, while entry-level service and support roles track closer to local medians. The salary benchmarks on this page are the quickest way to compare current pay by employer and role.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Gastonia, NC?

Top employers in Gastonia often include CaroMont Health, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and school systems. The employer table on this page is more useful than a static “largest employer” list because it reflects which organizations are posting roles right now.
### Are remote jobs common in Gastonia, NC?

Remote and hybrid openings show up most often in office, support, technology, and customer-facing functions here. Use the work-type filters on this page to separate remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs.
### How can I expand my search beyond Gastonia, NC?

Charlotte, Belmont, and Rock Hill-area options are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Gastonia. Use the nearby cities on this page first, then widen to the <a href="/locations/north-carolina">North Carolina jobs page</a> when you want a larger employer mix.
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