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Fairfax, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($182k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 21% from the last 14 days)

Fairfax, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Fairfax, VA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 319 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fairfax, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate28—$23.75/hr n=5
Crew / Cashier26——
Store Supervisor / Manager23——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead14——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time54—$23.86/hr n=10
Contract30$182k n=23—
Full-time29—$24.23/hr n=4
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail169—$23.86/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants78——
Consumer Goods60—$23.86/hr n=14
Professional Services44$182k n=23—
Technology41$182k n=21—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate28
  • Crew / Cashier26
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11
  • Server / Host10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons11
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail169
  • Food Service / Restaurants78
  • Consumer Goods60
  • Professional Services44
  • Technology41
  • Manufacturing22

Employment mix

  • Unspecified202 · 63%
  • Part-time54 · 17%
  • Contract30 · 9%
  • Full-time29 · 9%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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