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Barboursville, WV Job Market Score

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  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.09/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)

Barboursville, WV job market overview (May 2026)

The Barboursville, WV job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 73 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Barboursville, WV job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Barboursville, WV.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7—$18.09/hr n=6
Full-time4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail56—$18.09/hr n=7
Consumer Goods27—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants18——
Healthcare5——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Server / Host7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers2
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail56
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Food Service / Restaurants18
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified62 · 85%
  • Part-time7 · 10%
  • Full-time4 · 5%

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