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Bristol, 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 (8% appear duplicated)

Bristol, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Bristol, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 146 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and store supervisor / manager, with retail 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 cook / kitchen and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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-time20—$23.86/hr n=9
Full-time2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail70—$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants57——
Healthcare17—$23/hr n=4
Consumer Goods8—$23.86/hr n=6
Professional Services6—$23/hr n=4

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen21
  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Retail Associate15
  • Server / Host13
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Food Service8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail70
  • Food Service / Restaurants57
  • Healthcare17
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Professional Services6
  • Media & Entertainment5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified123 · 84%
  • Part-time20 · 14%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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