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Newport News, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

Newport News, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Newport News, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 411 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Newport News, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Newport News, VA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager52——
Retail Associate29—$23.75/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier23——
Cook / Kitchen13——
Delivery Driver12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30$155k n=3$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time17$100k n=4—
Temporary3——
Contract2——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail215—$23.86/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants117$100k n=5—
Consumer Goods46$97k n=6$23.86/hr n=6
Professional Services40——
Healthcare32$118k n=4—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager52
  • Retail Associate29
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Delivery Driver12
  • Food Service11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Retail Salespersons6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Light Truck Drivers3
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail215
  • Food Service / Restaurants117
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Professional Services40
  • Healthcare32
  • Manufacturing17

Employment mix

  • Unspecified358 · 87%
  • Part-time30 · 7%
  • Full-time17 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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