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Glen Allen, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)

Glen Allen, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Glen Allen, VA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 163 active job postings tracked here, 64% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Glen Allen, VA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Glen Allen, VA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract4——
Intern2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail100—$23.86/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants59——
Consumer Goods29—$23.86/hr n=6
Energy8——
Healthcare5——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Retail Associate11
  • Server / Host7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • Software Developers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail100
  • Food Service / Restaurants59
  • Consumer Goods29
  • Energy8
  • Healthcare5
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified136 · 83%
  • Part-time12 · 7%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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