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Jobs in Alexandria, VA

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Alexandria, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 59 added vs 24 removed)

Alexandria, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Alexandria, VA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 282 active job postings tracked here, 42% 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 longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Alexandria, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier30——
Store Supervisor / Manager26——
Retail Associate24—$23.75/hr n=5
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead14——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist13——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time31—$23.86/hr n=13
Full-time21$124k n=3$24.23/hr n=4
Contract13$165k n=3—
Intern4——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail161—$23.86/hr n=17
Food Service / Restaurants89——
Consumer Goods66—$23.86/hr n=17
Technology26——
Professional Services20——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier30
  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Retail Associate24
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Pharmacy10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Customer Service Representatives4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail161
  • Food Service / Restaurants89
  • Consumer Goods66
  • Technology26
  • Professional Services20
  • Transportation & Logistics20

Employment mix

  • Unspecified212 · 75%
  • Part-time31 · 11%
  • Full-time21 · 7%
  • Contract13 · 5%
  • Intern4 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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