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Fairfax, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($137k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+36 this week — 36 added vs 0 removed)

Fairfax, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Fairfax, VA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 307 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier 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 crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fairfax, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier25——
Retail Associate23—$23.75/hr n=5
Store Supervisor / Manager23——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13——
Server / Host10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47—$23.86/hr n=10
Full-time26—$24.23/hr n=4
Contract19$154k n=12—
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail156—$23.86/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants78——
Consumer Goods57—$23.86/hr n=14
Professional Services44$158k n=11—
Technology41$178k n=9—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier25
  • Retail Associate23
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13
  • Server / Host10
  • Engineering9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail156
  • Food Service / Restaurants78
  • Consumer Goods57
  • Professional Services44
  • Technology41
  • Manufacturing25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified211 · 69%
  • Part-time47 · 15%
  • Full-time26 · 8%
  • Contract19 · 6%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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