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Jobs in Charleston, WV
244 active postings tracked in Charleston, WV · collapsed to 195 roles.
Charleston, WV Job Market Score
- 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.
- 39% of postings in Charleston, WV have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 22 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3544+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (17 of 244).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $105k.
- 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.
- 244Active postings
- 22Posted this week
- 94Open 30+ days39% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 7%List salary17 of 244
- 35%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $105kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 3544d (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
- Managers, All Other4
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 02374Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 6 months ago
- Rodman for Surveying Team
Turner Construction · Charleston, WV · turnerconstruction.csod.com
posted 11 months ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Charleston, WV · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Charleston, WV · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 02452Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Charleston, WV · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Charleston, WV, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 years ago
- Inside Sales Associate 1488Retail Associate
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- 01488 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Charleston, WV · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02452Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Retail Associate
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Retail Associate
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Charleston, WV · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S03546Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago