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Danville, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)

Danville, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Danville, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 135 active job postings tracked here, 52% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Danville, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Danville, VA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time7—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Contract1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail66—$23.86/hr n=6
Media & Entertainment43——
Real Estate43——
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Consumer Goods12—$23.86/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager32
  • Retail Associate22
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Server / Host7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Bartender / Barista4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Bartenders4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail66
  • Media & Entertainment43
  • Real Estate43
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Healthcare3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified123 · 91%
  • Part-time7 · 5%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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