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Stafford, 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 ($35.98/hr vs $26/hr national)

Stafford, VA job market overview (June 2026)

The Stafford, VA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 159 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and store supervisor / manager, 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 engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Stafford, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering24—$48/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Food Service11——
Retail Associate9——
Crew / Cashier9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail102—$23.96/hr n=11
Technology62—$54/hr n=5
Transportation & Logistics60—$54/hr n=5
Food Service / Restaurants53——
Consumer Goods16—$23.86/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Engineering24
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Food Service11
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Software Developers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail102
  • Technology62
  • Transportation & Logistics60
  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Healthcare5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified143 · 90%
  • Part-time13 · 8%
  • Full-time3 · 2%

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