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Virginia Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($172k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (15% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1440 this week — 1618 added vs 178 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 11,672 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 / Cashier1,345$172k n=3—
Store Supervisor / Manager1,065$124k n=34—
Retail Associate733—$23.75/hr n=77
Restaurant Manager / GM612$40k n=3—
Engineering480$160k n=73$54/hr n=94

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other642$164k n=128—
Software Developers518$178k n=111—
Fast Food and Counter Workers401——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers251——
Retail Salespersons213——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time717$60k n=22$23.86/hr n=181
Contract540$178k n=231—
Full-time401$124k n=96$23.86/hr n=53
Temporary78$160k n=27—
Intern48—$57/hr n=5

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail4,839$178k n=728$23.96/hr n=378
Food Service / Restaurants4,244$60k n=40—
Technology2,448$178k n=843$54/hr n=142
Transportation & Logistics1,437$178k n=721$54/hr n=142
Professional Services1,292$172k n=96—

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier1,345
  • Store Supervisor / Manager1,065
  • Retail Associate733
  • Restaurant Manager / GM612
  • Engineering480
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead320

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other642
  • Software Developers518
  • 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

  • Retail4,839
  • Food Service / Restaurants4,244
  • Technology2,448
  • Transportation & Logistics1,437
  • Professional Services1,292
  • Consumer Goods861

Employment mix

  • Unspecified9,888 · 85%
  • Part-time717 · 6%
  • Contract540 · 5%
  • Full-time401 · 3%
  • Temporary78 · 1%
  • Intern48 · 0%

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