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Portsmouth, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (60% open 30+ days)

Portsmouth, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Portsmouth, VA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 60% 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.

Portsmouth, VA job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager27
  • Retail Associate16
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Delivery Driver5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • Restaurant Manager / GM2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Software Developers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Food Service / Restaurants32
  • Technology3
  • Professional Services3
  • Financial Services2
  • Transportation & Logistics2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified79 · 91%
  • Part-time6 · 7%
  • Full-time2 · 2%

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