Jobs in Salem, VA
100 active postings tracked in Salem, VA · collapsed to 89 roles.
26
/ 100
Weak
Salem, 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)
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
Salem, VA job market overview (June 2026)
The Salem, 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 registered nurse, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Salem, 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 47 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 157+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (2 of 100).
- The most active employers right now are Aya Healthcare, Kroger, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
Salem, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Salem, VA.
- 100Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 100Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 2%List salary2 of 100
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 47dMedian agep90 157d (long tail)
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager11
- Registered Nurse10
- Delivery Driver9
- Crew / Cashier8
- Retail Associate6
- Pharmacy3
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Retail Salespersons2
- Pharmacists2
- Pharmacy Technicians2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants47
- Retail39
- Professional Services21
- Healthcare20
- Manufacturing6
- Transportation & Logistics4
Employment mix
- Unspecified80 · 80%
- Part-time12 · 12%
- Full-time8 · 8%
Top hiring companies
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Waffle House · Salem, VA · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 1 month ago