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South Charleston, West Virginia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+3 this week — 3 added vs 0 removed)

South Charleston, West Virginia job market overview (May 2026)

The South Charleston, West Virginia job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 48 active job postings tracked here, 44% 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

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South Charleston, West Virginia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Charleston, West Virginia.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Cook / Kitchen1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Customer Service Representatives1
  • Stockers and Order Fillers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail32
  • Food Service / Restaurants21
  • Healthcare7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified42 · 88%
  • Part-time4 · 8%
  • Full-time2 · 4%

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