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Parkersburg, West Virginia 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 (19% appear duplicated)

Parkersburg, West Virginia job market overview (July 2026)

The Parkersburg, West Virginia job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 127 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.

Parkersburg, West Virginia job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail56——
Food Service / Restaurants54$53k n=3—
Healthcare11——
Transportation & Logistics6——
Consumer Goods3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager28
  • Retail Associate15
  • Food Service10
  • Restaurant Manager / GM7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Delivery Driver5

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

  • Retail56
  • Food Service / Restaurants54
  • Healthcare11
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Consumer Goods3
  • Professional Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified104 · 82%
  • Part-time18 · 14%
  • Full-time3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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