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Cooling

Charleston, WV Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($105k vs $136k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 30% from the last 14 days)

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 244 active job postings tracked here, 39% 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 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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$18.09/hr n=5
Full-time24$108k n=8—
Contract3——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail125—$18.09/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants88——
Healthcare27——
Consumer Goods26—$18.09/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics18$70k n=8—

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
  • Managers, All Other4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail125
  • Food Service / Restaurants88
  • Healthcare27
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Media & Entertainment5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified184 · 75%
  • Part-time30 · 12%
  • Full-time24 · 10%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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