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Colonial Heights, 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 (7% appear duplicated)

Colonial Heights, VA job market overview (July 2026)

The Colonial Heights, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 100 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Colonial Heights, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Colonial Heights, VA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$23.81/hr n=6
Full-time4——
Temporary2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail58—$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants36——
Consumer Goods11—$23.86/hr n=6
Healthcare7——
Telecommunications3——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Server / Host7
  • Food Service6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Cook / Kitchen5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail58
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods11
  • Healthcare7
  • Telecommunications3
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified78 · 78%
  • Part-time15 · 15%
  • Full-time4 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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