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Norfolk, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($129k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+56 this week — 56 added vs 0 removed)

Norfolk, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Norfolk, VA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 384 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.

Norfolk, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time30—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time14——
Contract10$129k n=8—
Temporary5——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail152—$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants142——
Technology45$129k n=7—
Manufacturing44——
Professional Services30$129k n=7—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager56
  • Retail Associate33
  • Crew / Cashier30
  • Delivery Driver24
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead19
  • Pharmacy11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Management Analysts5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail152
  • Food Service / Restaurants142
  • Technology45
  • Manufacturing44
  • Professional Services30
  • Consumer Goods30

Employment mix

  • Unspecified324 · 84%
  • Part-time30 · 8%
  • Full-time14 · 4%
  • Contract10 · 3%
  • Temporary5 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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