Largest employer
43,932
people work at University of North Carolina System, the largest employer
The State of North Carolina and Duke University are the next largest employers in Raleigh.
Cameron Park, Raleigh
The job market inRaleigh
1.5 million people work in the Raleigh metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
In demand
4,824
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Raleigh. Postings for physician are up 13.1% from a year ago.
Cameron Village, Raleigh
Pay
$117,591
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Raleigh. The median across the US is $67,324.
Five Points, Raleigh
Industries
209,596
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 133,696 work in education services and 97,054 in engineering and construction services.
Oakwood, Raleigh
Job titles
36,156
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Raleigh. Account executive is growing fastest, up 9.3% in a year.
City Market, Raleigh
Hiring
88,813
job postings were active in Raleigh in June 2026
Up 3.8% from a year earlier.
South Park, Raleigh
Growth
9,632
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 82 largest employers that grew. University of Durham grew fastest, up 105.0%.
Caraleigh, Raleigh
That's the job market in Raleigh.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Raleigh?
The largest employer in the Raleigh metro is University of North Carolina System, with about 43,932 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 1,528,967 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Raleigh metro grew 2.83% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Raleigh, NC (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Raleigh metro
1.53M
1,528,967 jobs
12-month headcount change
+2.83%
across the Raleigh metro
Average salary
$89,289
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Raleigh?
Raleigh employers had 88,813 active job postings in June 2026, up 3.8% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Raleigh?
About 1,528,967 people work in the Raleigh metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Raleigh metro grew 2.83% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 209,596 jobs, followed by education services (133,696) and engineering and construction services (97,054). See top industries.
University of North Carolina System is the largest employer, with about 43,932 people in the Raleigh metro. University of Durham grew fastest among the largest employers, up +105.0%. Employers here had 88,813 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Raleigh, NC
- State
- North Carolina
- Workers in the metro
- 1,528,967
- Largest employer
- University of North Carolina System
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +2.83%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Raleigh by employees (2026)
University of North Carolina System employs the most people in the Raleigh metro, followed by The State of North Carolina and Duke University.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of North Carolina System | 43,932 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | The State of North Carolina | 42,029 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | Duke University | 36,265 | Education Services | ||
| 4 | Government of the United States of America | 20,452 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 5 | Wake County Public School System | 15,071 | Education Services | ||
| 6 | WakeMed Health & Hospitals | 10,022 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 7 | Walmart, Inc. | 7,225 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 8 | FMR LLC | 7,171 | Finance | ||
| 9 | International Business Machines Corp. | 5,782 | Information Technology | ||
| 10 | The Kroger Co. | 5,162 | Retail and Consumer Goods |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Raleigh metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Raleigh metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Raleigh in 2026
The largest industries in the Raleigh metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Raleigh metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and engineering and construction services each employ more than 90,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 209,596 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Raleigh, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Raleigh (2026)
University of Durham grew fastest, up +105.0%. 82 of the 200 largest employers in Raleigh added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Raleigh (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Raleigh (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Raleigh metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Raleigh, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Raleigh (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Duke University | 1,678 |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 664 |
| Food Lion LLC | 593 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Raleigh (2026)
Share of the Raleigh metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Raleigh metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse36,156
- 2Teacher30,530
- 3Physician28,375
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Account Executive+9.3%
- 2Sales Executive+7.3%
- 3Finance+6.3%
In-demand jobs in Raleigh
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Raleigh metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4,824 | -37.9% |
| Maintenance Technician | 3,643 | -4.1% |
| Physician | 2,797 | +13.1% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Raleigh metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Raleigh job market: hiring trends (2026)
Raleigh employers had 88,813 active job postings in June 2026, up 3.8% from a year earlier.
88,813
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+3.8%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Raleigh metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Raleigh employers had 88,813 active postings in Jun 2026, up 3.8% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 83,764 in Dec 2024 and peaked at 105,147 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Raleigh employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Raleigh (2026)
Median salary by job function in Raleigh
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Raleigh, compared with any other metro.
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Raleigh companies: frequently asked questions
University of North Carolina System is the largest employer in the Raleigh metro, with about 43,932 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Raleigh are University of North Carolina System, The State of North Carolina, Duke University, Government of the United States of America, Wake County Public School System, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, Walmart, Inc., FMR LLC, International Business Machines Corp. and The Kroger Co., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 1,528,967 people work in the Raleigh metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (209,596 jobs), education services (133,696) and engineering and construction services (97,054).
Among the largest employers in the Raleigh metro, University of Durham (+105.0%), Amgen, Inc. (+32.3%) and Johnson & Johnson (+26.5%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Raleigh metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and physician, as of June 2026.
Raleigh employers had 88,813 active job postings in June 2026, up 3.8% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Raleigh.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/raleigh-nc-job-market
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