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Morgantown, WV Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+12 this week — 15 added vs 3 removed)

Morgantown, WV job market overview (May 2026)

The Morgantown, WV job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 156 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Morgantown, WV job market

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

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager20
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Retail Associate19
  • Server / Host9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers14
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail93
  • Food Service / Restaurants64
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Healthcare10
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Real Estate2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified122 · 78%
  • Part-time18 · 12%
  • Intern9 · 6%
  • Full-time7 · 4%

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