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Richmond, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (27% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (31% appear duplicated)

Richmond, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Richmond, VA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 89 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in server / host and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in server / host and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Richmond, VA job market

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

Top categories

  • Server / Host16
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Food Service7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Cook / Kitchen4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants63
  • Transportation & Logistics9
  • Healthcare6
  • Retail6
  • Consumer Goods6
  • Professional Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified80 · 90%
  • Contract5 · 6%
  • Part-time3 · 3%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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