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Morgantown, WV Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 16 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Morgantown, WV job market overview (May 2026)

The Morgantown, WV job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 156 active job postings tracked here, 43% 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.

Morgantown, WV job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Morgantown, WV.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Retail Associate19
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Server / Host9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Healthcare8
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified123 · 79%
  • Part-time17 · 11%
  • Intern9 · 6%
  • Full-time7 · 4%

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