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Virginia Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($172k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1422 this week — 1422 added vs 0 removed)

Virginia job market overview (May 2026)

The Virginia job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 11,593 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Virginia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Virginia.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier1,342——
Store Supervisor / Manager1,062$124k n=35—
Retail Associate722—$23.75/hr n=75
Restaurant Manager / GM610$54k n=5—
Engineering479$175k n=84$54/hr n=94

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other648$164k n=133—
Software Developers522$178k n=98—
Fast Food and Counter Workers401——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers251——
Retail Salespersons196——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time680$21k n=31$23.86/hr n=177
Contract552$178k n=253—
Full-time410$124k n=115$23.86/hr n=55
Temporary75$160k n=27—
Intern52—$57/hr n=5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail4,775$178k n=738$23.96/hr n=377
Food Service / Restaurants4,230$60k n=49$18.11/hr n=6
Technology2,442$178k n=874$54/hr n=142
Transportation & Logistics1,437$178k n=718$54/hr n=142
Professional Services1,289$182k n=121—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier1,342
  • Store Supervisor / Manager1,062
  • Retail Associate722
  • Restaurant Manager / GM610
  • Engineering479
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead320

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other648
  • Software Developers522
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers401
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers251
  • Retail Salespersons196
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers139

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail4,775
  • Food Service / Restaurants4,230
  • Technology2,442
  • Transportation & Logistics1,437
  • Professional Services1,289
  • Consumer Goods860

Employment mix

  • Unspecified9,824 · 85%
  • Part-time680 · 6%
  • Contract552 · 5%
  • Full-time410 · 4%
  • Temporary75 · 1%
  • Intern52 · 0%

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