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Gainesville, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (13% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+13 this week — 16 added vs 3 removed)

Gainesville, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Gainesville, VA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 71 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gainesville, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time17$23.86/hr n=6
Full-time6
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail44$23.86/hr n=7
Consumer Goods21$23.86/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants19
Manufacturing7
Healthcare3

Top categories

  • Retail Associate7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Server / Host3
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Customer Service Representatives3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Manufacturing7
  • Healthcare3
  • Technology2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified47 · 66%
  • Part-time17 · 24%
  • Full-time6 · 8%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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