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Norfolk, 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 (12% appear duplicated)

Norfolk, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Norfolk, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 487 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.

Norfolk, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time56$67k n=3$23.75/hr n=8
Full-time17$120k n=5—
Contract8$155k n=3—
Temporary4——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail154—$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants153——
Professional Services102——
Manufacturing44——
Consumer Goods40$116k n=6$23.86/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager64
  • Retail Associate30
  • Crew / Cashier27
  • Delivery Driver24
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead12
  • Food Service11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Software Developers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail154
  • Food Service / Restaurants153
  • Professional Services102
  • Manufacturing44
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Technology36

Employment mix

  • Unspecified399 · 82%
  • Part-time56 · 11%
  • Full-time17 · 3%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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