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Charleston, WV 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 (10% appear duplicated)

Charleston, WV job market overview (June 2026)

The Charleston, WV job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 308 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time28$105k n=11—
Contract5——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail123—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants88——
Professional Services62——
Healthcare36——
Consumer Goods27—$18.09/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager43
  • Retail Associate24
  • Server / Host17
  • Registered Nurse15
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Crew / Cashier10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Management Analysts3
  • Managers, All Other2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail123
  • Food Service / Restaurants88
  • Professional Services62
  • Healthcare36
  • Consumer Goods27
  • Transportation & Logistics21

Employment mix

  • Unspecified244 · 79%
  • Part-time29 · 9%
  • Full-time28 · 9%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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