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Suffolk, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Suffolk, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Suffolk, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 179 active job postings tracked here, 47% 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.

Suffolk, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time4
Contract2
Temporary2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail98$23.86/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants69
Consumer Goods40$23.86/hr n=6
Healthcare21
Technology3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager25
  • Retail Associate18
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
  • Pharmacy9
  • Server / Host6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail98
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Healthcare21
  • Technology3
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified159 · 89%
  • Part-time12 · 7%
  • Full-time4 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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