Jobs in Bristol, VA
131 active postings tracked in Bristol, VA · collapsed to 106 roles.
Bristol, VA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 23 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
Bristol, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Bristol, VA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 131 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Bristol, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 23 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 26 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (10 of 131).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.86/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Perkins, and Texas Roadhouse.
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.
- 131Active postings
- 23Posted this week
- 64Open 30+ days49% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary10 of 131
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $152kMedian annual (max)
- $23.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 26dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager20
- Retail Associate17
- Cook / Kitchen15
- Server / Host15
- Crew / Cashier12
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail70
- Food Service / Restaurants53
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare6
- Media & Entertainment5
- Transportation & Logistics3
Employment mix
- Unspecified105 · 80%
- Part-time24 · 18%
- Full-time2 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Restaurant & Bakery Host/CashierCrew / Cashier
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Kitchen ManagerFood Service
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant and Bakery Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery BakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Restaurant & Bakery DishwasherCook / Kitchen
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 day ago