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Harrisonburg, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)

Harrisonburg, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Harrisonburg, VA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 180 active job postings tracked here, 61% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Harrisonburg, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time15——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail109—$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants75——
Consumer Goods17—$23.86/hr n=6
Healthcare6——
Transportation & Logistics4——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Retail Associate12
  • Server / Host11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Cooks, Restaurant6
  • Waiters and Waitresses5
  • Retail Salespersons4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail109
  • Food Service / Restaurants75
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare6
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified148 · 82%
  • Part-time15 · 8%
  • Full-time15 · 8%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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