Jobs in Sterling, VA
377 active postings tracked in Sterling, VA · collapsed to 294 roles.
Sterling, VA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($54/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
Sterling, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Sterling, VA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 377 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and crew / cashier, with technology as the leading sector.
- 30% of postings in Sterling, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 41 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 300+ days.
- 15% of postings list a salary range (57 of 377).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $54/hr, with 68% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CACI, Amazon, and Costco.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in engineering and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Sterling, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Sterling, VA.
- 377Active postings
- 41Posted this week
- 112Open 30+ days30% of active
- 4Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 15%List salary57 of 377
- 68%Hourly39 of disclosed
- $158kMedian annual (max)
- $54/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 300d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Engineering43
- Crew / Cashier14
- Pharmacy10
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
- Retail Associate8
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers44
- Managers, All Other13
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers8
- Stockers and Order Fillers8
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- Management Analysts6
Top sectors
- Technology207
- Retail173
- Professional Services126
- Transportation & Logistics78
- Food Service / Restaurants44
- Consumer Goods24
Employment mix
- Unspecified304 · 81%
- Part-time32 · 8%
- Contract20 · 5%
- Full-time17 · 5%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · Sterling, VA · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pet Groomer & Salon TrainerBeauty Advisor / Stylist
PetSmart · Sterling, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$14.24–$26.25/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Retail Customer Service SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
PetSmart · Sterling, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.70–$24.59/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02204Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Sterling, VA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Sterling, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13.09–$23.86/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sterling, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$23.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Sterling, VA · careers.ulta.com
posted 3 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Sterling, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$23.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Sterling, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$124k · posted 11 years ago
- Pharmacy Technician IIPharmacy× 2 openings
Kaiser Permanente · Sterling, VA · kaiserpermanentejobs.org
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 3 openings
Walgreens · Sterling, VA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Operations Manager× 2 openings
Walgreens · Sterling, VA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Lead Part TimeShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Burlington Stores · Sterling, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Shortage Control Part Time
Burlington Stores · Sterling, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Sterling, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Team Supervisor Full Time
Burlington Stores · Sterling, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago