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Roanoke, VA 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)
  • Pay is above the national median ($39/hr vs $26/hr national)

Roanoke, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Roanoke, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 484 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and registered nurse, 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 registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Roanoke, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager46——
Registered Nurse34—$46/hr n=7
Retail Associate32—$23.75/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier23——
Delivery Driver16——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time51$50k n=7$42/hr n=21
Part-time39—$23.86/hr n=11
Intern8—$39/hr n=6
Contract7——
Temporary3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail173—$23.86/hr n=14
Professional Services157$30k n=5$42/hr n=28
Food Service / Restaurants130——
Healthcare100$30k n=3$42/hr n=28
Consumer Goods46—$23.86/hr n=14

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager46
  • Registered Nurse34
  • Retail Associate32
  • Crew / Cashier23
  • Delivery Driver16
  • Pharmacy14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Pharmacists6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail173
  • Professional Services157
  • Food Service / Restaurants130
  • Healthcare100
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Manufacturing20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified376 · 78%
  • Full-time51 · 11%
  • Part-time39 · 8%
  • Intern8 · 2%
  • Contract7 · 1%
  • Temporary3 · 1%

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