Jobs in Bristol, VA
133 active postings tracked in Bristol, VA · collapsed to 107 roles.
Bristol, VA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+21 this week — 27 added vs 6 removed)
- Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
Bristol, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Bristol, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 133 active job postings tracked here, 48% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 48% of postings in Bristol, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 27 new postings have appeared this week — about 20% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 28 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (10 of 133).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.86/hr, with 60% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Lowe's, and Texas Roadhouse.
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.
Bristol, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Bristol, VA.
- 133Active postings
- 27Posted this week
- 64Open 30+ days48% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary10 of 133
- 60%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $152kMedian annual (max)
- $23.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 28dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager20
- Retail Associate16
- Cook / Kitchen16
- Server / Host15
- Crew / Cashier11
- Food Service7
Top occupations (SOC)
- Retail Salespersons7
- Fast Food and Counter Workers5
- Cooks, Restaurant4
- Waiters and Waitresses4
- Managers, All Other3
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop2
Top sectors
- Retail71
- Food Service / Restaurants54
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare7
- Media & Entertainment5
- Transportation & Logistics3
Employment mix
- Unspecified106 · 80%
- Part-time25 · 19%
- Full-time2 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in BRISTOL, VA S00021Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Bristol, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in BRISTOL, VA S00021Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bristol, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in BRISTOL, VA S00021Retail Associate
Dollar General · Bristol, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Bristol, VA · careers.petsmart.com
$58k–$124k · posted 11 years ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate× 2 openings
Walgreens · Bristol, VA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Bristol, VA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Bristol, VA · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Stocking Associate Part Time
Burlington Stores · Bristol, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Bristol, VA · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Package Handler - Part Time (Warehouse like)× 2 openings
FedEx · Bristol, Virginia, United States · careers.fedex.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Restaurant ServerServer / Host× 5 openings
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Restaurant Shift LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
posted 4 days ago
- Restaurant CookFood Service× 2 openings
Perkins · Bristol, VA · perkins-careers.careerplug.com
most recent posted 4 days ago