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Manassas, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($54/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (28% appear duplicated)

Manassas, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Manassas, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 342 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Manassas, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering65—$54/hr n=41
Store Supervisor / Manager19——
Crew / Cashier15——
Retail Associate15—$23.75/hr n=5
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time32—$23.86/hr n=10
Full-time8$124k n=3—
Intern6——
Temporary3——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail186$124k n=3$54/hr n=57
Manufacturing74——
Technology72—$54/hr n=44
Food Service / Restaurants68——
Transportation & Logistics63—$54/hr n=44

Top categories

  • Engineering65
  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Retail Associate15
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers27
  • Managers, All Other12
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • General and Operations Managers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail186
  • Manufacturing74
  • Technology72
  • Food Service / Restaurants68
  • Transportation & Logistics63
  • Consumer Goods35

Employment mix

  • Unspecified291 · 85%
  • Part-time32 · 9%
  • Full-time8 · 2%
  • Intern6 · 2%
  • Temporary3 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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