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Jobs in Charleston, WV
242 active postings tracked in Charleston, WV · collapsed to 193 roles.
Charleston, WV Job Market Score
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 21 added vs 0 removed)
Charleston, WV job market overview (May 2026)
The Charleston, WV job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 242 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Charleston, WV have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3543+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (16 of 242).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $88k.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and Outback Steakhouse.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Charleston, WV job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Charleston, WV.
- 242Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 93Open 30+ days38% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 7%List salary16 of 242
- 38%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $88kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 3543d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager35
- Retail Associate27
- Server / Host18
- Crew / Cashier11
- Cook / Kitchen10
- Pharmacy9
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Retail Salespersons6
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
- Waiters and Waitresses5
- Pharmacy Technicians5
Top sectors
- Retail125
- Food Service / Restaurants88
- Healthcare26
- Consumer Goods26
- Transportation & Logistics18
- Media & Entertainment5
Employment mix
- Unspecified183 · 76%
- Part-time29 · 12%
- Full-time24 · 10%
- Contract3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Lowe's · Charleston, WV · talent.lowes.com
posted 14 hours ago
- Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - ClosingRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Charleston, WV · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 14 hours ago
- Director National Accounts - FMSDirector
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
posted 22 hours ago
- Assistant News DirectorDirector
Sinclair Broadcast Group · Charleston, WV · edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 day ago
- AE - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Charleston, WV · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 days ago
- Aerie - Brand Ambassador (Sales Associate)Retail Associate
American Eagle Outfitters · Charleston, WV · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 days ago
- Reginal Collections Associate - REMOTE
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
$55k · posted 3 days ago
- Warehouse Automation Engineer (remote)Engineering
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
posted 3 days ago
- Driver Non CDL Home DailyTruck Driver (CDL)
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
posted 4 days ago
- Procurement Systems Specialist - REMOTE
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
$64k · posted 1 week ago
- Sourcing & Supply Analyst - REMOTE
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
$70k · posted 1 week ago
- Application Security EngineerSecurity Engineering
Ryder System · Charleston, WV · jobs.ryder.com
$110k · posted 1 week ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Foot Locker · Charleston, WV · careers.footlocker.com
posted 1 week ago
- FAC ENG/REFRIGERATION HVAC TECH 3HVAC Technician
Kroger · Charleston, WV · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Team Lead(01325) - 701 Oakwood Rd
Domino's Pizza · Charleston, WV · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- General Manager(01325) - 701 Oakwood Rd
Domino's Pizza · Charleston, WV · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Receiving Outfitter - Part-Time
Bass Pro Shops · Charleston, WV · basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 1 week ago
- Cashier - Part-TimeCrew / Cashier
Bass Pro Shops · Charleston, WV · basspro.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 1 week ago