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Ashland, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)

Ashland, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Ashland, VA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 73 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ashland, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Ashland, VA.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Server / Host4
  • Food Service3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Transportation & Logistics11
  • Healthcare5
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 84%
  • Part-time5 · 7%
  • Full-time4 · 5%
  • Temporary2 · 3%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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