--- title: Winston Salem, NC Jobs — Jobs & Salary Outlook description: Winston Salem, NC Jobs covers healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, shaped by healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing across the western. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina/winston-salem date: 2026-09-28T19:13:34Z og_description: Winston Salem, NC jobs are shaped by healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing across the western Triad, with demand in healthcare, education. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/pvbvmn.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: North Carolina url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/north-carolina --- # Winston Salem, NC Jobs — Jobs & Salary Outlook **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:** 2,172 **Hiring momentum:** +32.5% — 110 new postings in the last 28 days vs 83 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,137 - Median salary: $63K - Salary range (P25–P75): $42K – $99K - Remote share: 4.8% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 3,137 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Winston Salem, NC rose 33% in the last 28 days (110 vs 83 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Winston Salem, NC: Hospitals and Health Care (30% of all postings), followed by Retail and Staffing Agencies. - Pay in Winston Salem, NC runs 10% below the United States median ($63K vs $70K). *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 Winston Salem, NC | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Hospitals & Health Care | 943 | $77K | | Retail | 304 | $31K | | Staffing & Recruiting | 163 | — | | Restaurants | 155 | — | | Food & Beverage Services | 114 | $38K | | Financial Services | 91 | — | | Retail Groceries | 84 | — | | Hospitality | 66 | — | | Mental Health Care | 63 | — | | Biotechnology Research | 58 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Winston Salem, NC | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 280 | $99K | | Retail Sales Associate | 92 | $29K | | Assistant Manager | 80 | — | | Customer Service Representative | 62 | — | | Sales Representative | 50 | — | | CDL Driver | 50 | — | | Shift Leader | 46 | — | | Physical Therapist | 45 | — | | General Manager | 35 | — | | Medical Assistant | 35 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Winston Salem, NC | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 77 | | [Lowes Foods Jobs & Careers — Regional Grocery](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lowes-foods?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 62 | | [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 49 | | [Aramark Jobs & Careers — Food Service & Facilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aramark?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 48 | | [TJX Companies Jobs & Careers — Off-Price Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/the-tjx-companies-inc?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 44 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 61 employers filed 202 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Winston Salem, NC | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist | 28 | — | | Wake Forest University | 25 | — | | Walkertown Elementary School | 18 | — | | Herbalife | 17 | — | | Intertrade - A Collins Aerospace Company | 12 | — | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Winston Salem, NC? healthcare, education, manufacturing, and logistics are among the main hiring lanes in Winston Salem. That mix reflects healthcare, higher education, and manufacturing across the western Triad, plus employers such as Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University, and Novant Health, which keep both frontline and professional roles active. ### Are there seasonal hiring patterns in Winston Salem, NC? Winston Salem can show seasonal movement when tourism, retail, construction, or academic demand rises, but the steadier base usually comes from healthcare, education, manufacturing. Watching employer activity by month helps show whether the market is broadening or narrowing. ### Who are the top employers hiring in Winston Salem, NC? Top employers in Winston Salem often include Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest University, Novant Health, and manufacturing employers. 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 available in Winston Salem, NC? Remote listings exist, especially for administrative or technical work, though much of the market still depends on jobs performed at local facilities. Use the work-type filters on this page to separate remote, hybrid, and fully on-site jobs. ### Which nearby markets pair well with a Winston Salem job search? Greensboro, High Point, and the wider Triad are common next steps when you want a wider search radius from Winston Salem. Start with the closest commuter markets listed here, then open the North Carolina jobs page for a broader statewide comparison. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)