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Bristol, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+20 this week — 20 added vs 0 removed)

Bristol, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Bristol, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 129 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Bristol, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time21$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail67$152k n=4$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants53
Consumer Goods8$23.86/hr n=6
Healthcare6
Media & Entertainment6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate16
  • Cook / Kitchen15
  • Server / Host15
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Food Service6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail67
  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Healthcare6
  • Media & Entertainment6
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified106 · 82%
  • Part-time21 · 16%
  • Full-time2 · 2%

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