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Emporia, VA, United States Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (19% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 40% from the last 14 days)

Emporia, VA, United States job market overview (May 2026)

The Emporia, VA, United States job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 42 active job postings tracked here, 19% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and restaurant manager / gm, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Emporia, VA, United States job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Emporia, VA, United States.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Food Service3
  • Retail Associate3
  • Server / Host3
  • Crew / Cashier2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand1
  • Waiters and Waitresses1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants29
  • Retail8
  • Energy3
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified32 · 76%
  • Full-time8 · 19%
  • Part-time2 · 5%

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