Hiring
18,707
job postings were active in Wilmington in June 2026
Up 1.9% from a year earlier.
Mayfaire, Wilmington
The job market inWilmington
293,268 people work in the Wilmington metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Pay
$81,792
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Wilmington. The median across the US is $67,324.
Landfall, Wilmington
In demand
1,806
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Wilmington. Postings for cashier are up 5.6% from a year ago.
Winter Park, Wilmington
Job titles
8,804
people work in safety specialist roles
Safety specialist is the most common job title in Wilmington. Sales executive is growing fastest, up 12.7% in a year.
Pine Valley, Wilmington
Industries
40,064
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 17,957 work in engineering and construction services and 17,143 in education services.
South 17th, Wilmington
Growth
3,063
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 106 largest employers that grew. Global Cellulose Fibers grew fastest, up 333.6%.
Castle Street, Wilmington
Largest employer
11,441
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
Novant Health, Inc. and University of North Carolina System are the next largest employers in Wilmington.
Eagles Island, Wilmington
That's the job market in Wilmington.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Wilmington?
The largest employer in the Wilmington metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 11,441 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 293,268 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Wilmington metro grew 1.80% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Wilmington, NC (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Wilmington metro
293,268
293,268 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.80%
across the Wilmington metro
Average salary
$75,219
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Wilmington?
Wilmington employers had 18,707 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.9% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Wilmington?
About 293,268 people work in the Wilmington metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Wilmington metro grew 1.80% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 40,064 jobs, followed by engineering and construction services (17,957) and education services (17,143). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 11,441 people in the Wilmington metro. Global Cellulose Fibers grew fastest among the largest employers, up +333.6%. Employers here had 18,707 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Wilmington, NC
- State
- North Carolina
- Workers in the metro
- 293,268
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.80%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Wilmington by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Wilmington metro, followed by Novant Health, Inc. and University of North Carolina System.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 11,441 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | Novant Health, Inc. | 8,842 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 3 | University of North Carolina System | 4,980 | Education Services | ||
| 4 | The State of North Carolina | 1,955 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 5 | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 1,943 | Biotechnology and Healthcare | ||
| 6 | Duke Energy Corp. | 1,864 | Energy and Resources | ||
| 7 | Walmart, Inc. | 1,490 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 8 | Cape Fear Community College | 1,361 | Education Services | ||
| 9 | GE Vernova, Inc. | 1,254 | Energy and Resources | ||
| 10 | County of New Hanover (North Carolina) | 1,222 | Public Sector Management |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Wilmington metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Wilmington metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Wilmington in 2026
The largest industries in the Wilmington metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Wilmington metro
Healthcare and wellness services, engineering and construction services and education services each employ more than 10,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 40,064 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Wilmington, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Wilmington (2026)
Global Cellulose Fibers grew fastest, up +333.6%. 106 of the 200 largest employers in Wilmington added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Wilmington (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Wilmington (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Wilmington metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Wilmington, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Wilmington (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| Novant Health, Inc. | 328 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 243 |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 242 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Wilmington (2026)
Share of the Wilmington metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Wilmington metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Safety Specialist8,804
- 2Registered Nurse8,083
- 3Real Estate Agent7,125
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Sales Executive+12.7%
- 2Account Executive+9.5%
- 3Rehabilitation Therapist+7.3%
In-demand jobs in Wilmington
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Wilmington metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 1,806 | -21.3% |
| Maintenance Technician | 998 | +2.6% |
| Cashier | 774 | +5.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Wilmington metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Wilmington job market: hiring trends (2026)
Wilmington employers had 18,707 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.9% from a year earlier.
18,707
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+1.9%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Wilmington metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Wilmington employers had 18,707 active postings in Jun 2026, up 1.9% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 16,359 in Dec 2024 and peaked at 20,409 in Aug 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Wilmington employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Wilmington (2026)
Median salary by job function in Wilmington
Information technology pays the most. 4 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 Wilmington, compared with any other metro.
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Wilmington companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Wilmington metro, with about 11,441 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Wilmington are Government of the United States of America, Novant Health, Inc., University of North Carolina System, The State of North Carolina, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Duke Energy Corp., Walmart, Inc., Cape Fear Community College, GE Vernova, Inc. and County of New Hanover (North Carolina), based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 293,268 people work in the Wilmington metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (40,064 jobs), engineering and construction services (17,957) and education services (17,143).
Among the largest employers in the Wilmington metro, Global Cellulose Fibers (+333.6%), Worldwide Clinical Trials Holdings, Inc. (+61.9%) and Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. (+45.4%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Wilmington metro are registered nurse, maintenance technician and cashier, as of June 2026.
Wilmington employers had 18,707 active job postings in June 2026, up 1.9% 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 Wilmington.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/wilmington-nc-job-market
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