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Jobs in Colonial Heights, VA
72 active postings tracked in Colonial Heights, VA · collapsed to 57 roles.
Colonial Heights, VA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
Colonial Heights, VA job market overview (May 2026)
The Colonial Heights, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 72 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 42% of postings in Colonial Heights, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 17% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 20 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3056+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (8 of 72).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $23.86/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Dollar General, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Colonial Heights, VA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Colonial Heights, VA.
- 72Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 30Open 30+ days42% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary8 of 72
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $23.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 20dMedian agep90 3056d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate9
- Crew / Cashier9
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Server / Host6
- Cook / Kitchen5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Retail Salespersons4
- Managers, All Other3
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Waiters and Waitresses2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail42
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Healthcare12
- Consumer Goods12
- Telecommunications3
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified53 · 74%
- Part-time9 · 13%
- Full-time5 · 7%
- Temporary3 · 4%
- Contract2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Emerging Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Walgreens · Colonial Heights, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 3 openings
Walgreens · Colonial Heights, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Warehouse Specialist/CDL Driver (CDL Training Provided)Truck Driver (CDL)
Nutrien · Colonial Heights, Virginia · jobs.nutrien.com
posted 13 hours ago
- Cashier Associate Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Burlington Stores · Colonial Heights, Virginia · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 22 hours ago
- Beauty and Wellness Consultant× 2 openings
Walgreens · Colonial Heights, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago