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Huntington, WV Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 15 added vs 6 removed)

Huntington, WV job market overview (May 2026)

The Huntington, WV job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 104 active job postings tracked here, 64% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Huntington, WV job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Huntington, WV.

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager26
  • Retail Associate12
  • Cook / Kitchen12
  • Food Service9
  • Server / Host6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2
  • Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants55
  • Retail40
  • Healthcare5
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Financial Services3
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified83 · 80%
  • Part-time17 · 16%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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