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Parkersburg, West Virginia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+30 this week — 36 added vs 6 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 32% from the last 14 days)

Parkersburg, West Virginia job market overview (May 2026)

The Parkersburg, West Virginia job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 125 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants 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.

Parkersburg, West Virginia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants55$53k n=3—
Retail54——
Healthcare12——
Transportation & Logistics4——
Consumer Goods3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Retail Associate15
  • Food Service12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7
  • Server / Host6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • General and Operations Managers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Retail54
  • Healthcare12
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified106 · 85%
  • Part-time14 · 11%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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