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Ashland, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)

Ashland, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Ashland, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 120 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in food service and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Ashland, VA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Retail32——
Manufacturing18——
Financial Services17$100k n=17—
Transportation & Logistics10——

Top categories

  • Food Service8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Delivery Driver5
  • HVAC Technician4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Retail32
  • Manufacturing18
  • Financial Services17
  • Transportation & Logistics10
  • Consumer Goods6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified114 · 95%
  • Part-time4 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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