Jobs in Portsmouth, VA
100 active postings tracked in Portsmouth, VA · collapsed to 97 roles.
Portsmouth, VA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($54/hr vs $26/hr national)
Portsmouth, VA job market overview (June 2026)
The Portsmouth, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 100 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.
- 100% of postings in Portsmouth, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 63 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3591+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (4 of 100).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $54/hr, with 100% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Domino's Pizza, and Panda Express.
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.
- 100Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 100Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 4%List salary4 of 100
- 100%Hourly4 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $54/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 63dMedian agep90 3591d (long tail)
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager28
- Retail Associate16
- Delivery Driver5
- Warehouse / Stocker3
- Crew / Cashier3
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Software Developers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail45
- Food Service / Restaurants32
- Healthcare10
- Professional Services10
- Manufacturing9
- Technology2
Employment mix
- Unspecified92 · 92%
- Part-time5 · 5%
- Temporary2 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S15512Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S08452Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S02808Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S03707Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S08452Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S10390Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PORTSMOUTH, VA S08452Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S02808Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S03707Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PORTSMOUTH, VA S02808Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PORTSMOUTH, VA S03707Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PORTSMOUTH, VA S02808Retail Associate
Dollar General · Portsmouth, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianPhysician / Doctor
US Acute Care Solutions · Portsmouth, VA · usacs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Waffle House · Portsmouth, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 month ago
- Emergency Medicine APP (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner)Nurse Practitioner
US Acute Care Solutions · Portsmouth, VA · usacs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Arby's · PORTSMOUTH, VA, United States · careers.arbys.com
posted 2 months ago
- Server / Wait StaffServer / Host× 2 openings
Waffle House · Portsmouth, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Cook / Grill OperatorFood Service
Waffle House · Portsmouth, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 month ago
- Rail Support Operator
Vulcan Materials · Portsmouth, Virginia, United States · vulcanmat.taleo.net
posted 1 month ago