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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 (+1433 this week — 1460 added vs 27 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 11,667 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 / Manager1,066$124k n=35—
Retail Associate733—$23.75/hr n=77
Restaurant Manager / GM611$40k n=3—
Engineering479$175k n=83$54/hr n=94

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other648$164k n=131—
Software Developers520$178k n=97—
Fast Food and Counter Workers401——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers251——
Retail Salespersons213——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time723$33k n=24$23.86/hr n=181
Contract554$178k n=251—
Full-time424$124k n=114$23.86/hr n=53
Temporary78$160k n=27—
Intern49—$57/hr n=5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail4,837$178k n=732$23.96/hr n=378
Food Service / Restaurants4,238$60k n=43—
Technology2,444$179k n=868$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 / Manager1,066
  • Retail Associate733
  • Restaurant Manager / GM611
  • Engineering479
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead320

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other648
  • Software Developers520
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers401
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers251
  • Retail Salespersons213
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers141

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail4,837
  • Food Service / Restaurants4,238
  • Technology2,444
  • Transportation & Logistics1,437
  • Professional Services1,289
  • Consumer Goods867

Employment mix

  • Unspecified9,839 · 84%
  • Part-time723 · 6%
  • Contract554 · 5%
  • Full-time424 · 4%
  • Temporary78 · 1%
  • Intern49 · 0%

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