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Jobs in Charleston, WV
239 active postings tracked in Charleston, WV · collapsed to 190 roles.
Charleston, WV Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
- Pay is below the national median ($88k vs $138k national)
Charleston, WV job market overview (May 2026)
The Charleston, WV job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 239 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 40% of postings in Charleston, WV have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 21 new postings have appeared this week — about 9% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 18 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3546+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (16 of 239).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $88k.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Walgreens, and Outback Steakhouse.
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.
Charleston, WV job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Charleston, WV.
- 239Active postings
- 21Posted this week
- 96Open 30+ days40% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 7%List salary16 of 239
- 38%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $88kMedian annual (max)
- $18.09/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 18dMedian agep90 3546d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager34
- Retail Associate27
- Server / Host18
- Crew / Cashier10
- Cook / Kitchen10
- Pharmacy9
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Retail Salespersons6
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
- Waiters and Waitresses5
- Managers, All Other4
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail125
- Food Service / Restaurants84
- Healthcare27
- Consumer Goods26
- Transportation & Logistics17
- Media & Entertainment5
Employment mix
- Unspecified179 · 75%
- Part-time29 · 12%
- Full-time25 · 10%
- Contract3 · 1%
- Intern2 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Charleston, WV · careers.ulta.com
posted 11 months ago
- Store Manager Sally Beauty 02452Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Charleston, WV · careers.petsmart.com
$13.07–$18.09/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Inside Sales Associate 1488Retail Associate
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- 01488 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Charleston, WV · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 02452Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Charleston, WV · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Retail Associate
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in CHARLESTON, WV S23092Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Retail Associate
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in CHARLESTON, WV S22994Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 4 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Charleston, WV · careers.petsmart.com
$13–$18/hr · posted 8 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S03546Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S03704Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S06622Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in CHARLESTON, WV S16934Retail Associate
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR in CHARLESTON, WV S16934Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT in CHARLESTON, WV S15622Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Charleston, WV · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago