The population of Roanoke Rapids was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids is about 20% lower than the national average.

The State of North Carolina has a state level minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $2.13 per hour for tipped wages.

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Jobs in Roanoke Rapids, NC (12)

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Nurse Travel Nurse Rn Travel Nurse Registered Nurse

Delivery Driver - Earn Extra Cash

DoorDash

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

Driver

Personal Care Aides - Weekly Pay

Action Health Staffing

Enfield, NC

Hospitality

Border Patrol Agent - Experienced (GL9 / GS11)

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

$63.1k - $120.1k / year

Remote Survey Taker

Earn Haus

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

Production Shift Supervisor- Night Shift - Located in Salem, VA

Marvin

Emporia, VA

Part-Time

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

$65k - $80k / year

JICO Instructor

Innova

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

$250 - $1,000 / week

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Remote Sales Rep

The Passaro Agencies

🌎 Remote

New

Remote

$62.4k - $82.4k / year

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Experienced Border Patrol Agent - Up to $30,000 Recruitment Incentive

United States Customs and Border Protection

Roanoke Rapids, NC

$30k / year

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Teleradiologist - Remote!

Rapid Radiology

🌎 Remote

New

Part-Time

Remote

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Class A Local and Regional Owner Operators - Sign On/Referral Bonuses

Dunavant Logistics

Conway, NC

New

Part-Time

$1,500 sign-on bonus

Flexible Schedule

$2,000 - $4,000 / week

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Automotive Tools Sales - Full Training - Franchise Owner

Mac Tools

South Rosemary, NC

$25 / hour

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Field Tech Support

DISH

Enfield, NC

New

Hourly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

$6,400 / month

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A North Carolina Facility Is Searching for a Locums Obstetrics/Gynecologist

Weatherby Healthcare

Roanoke Rapids, NC

New

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Chaplain Corps

US Navy Reserve

Roanoke Rapids, NC

Part-Time

$500k / year

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Restaurant Shift Leader

Pizza Hut

Emporia, VA

New

Food Service

Dental Insurance

Employment in Roanoke Rapids

Population

The population of Roanoke Rapids, NC was estimated to be 15,000 in 2022. The median age of the Roanoke Rapids population is 37.7.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Roanoke Rapids, NC is about 20% lower than the national average. The median household income in Roanoke Rapids is $38,500.

Roanoke Rapids, NC Education

High School Graduate: 42%
Some College: 22%
Associates Degree: 11%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 24%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 39%
High School Graduate: 64%
Some College: 76%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 91%

Unemployment Rate by Education

Less than High School: 0%
High School Graduate: 7%
Some College: 4%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Roanoke Rapids Job Market

Roanoke Rapids is a city in northern North Carolina with a population of around 14,000. Top industries in Roanoke Rapids include Manufacturing, Government, Health Services, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Roanoke Rapids is growing steadily, and top employers include KapStone Paper and Packaging and the City of Roanoke Rapids. People like working in Roanoke Rapids because of the proximity to the mountains and ocean. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Roanoke Rapids than in the rest of the US.

Jobs near Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina include Nurse, Travel, Nurse Rn, Travel Nurse, and Registered Nurse.

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