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Morgantown, WV Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($43/hr vs $26/hr national)

Morgantown, WV job market overview (June 2026)

The Morgantown, WV job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 228 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Morgantown, WV job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse31—$48/hr n=8
Store Supervisor / Manager23——
Crew / Cashier19——
Retail Associate14——
Food Service12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time36—$42/hr n=24
Full-time7——
Contract4——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants84——
Healthcare77—$43/hr n=26
Retail75——
Professional Services64—$43/hr n=26
Consumer Goods18——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse31
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Retail Associate14
  • Food Service12
  • Cook / Kitchen11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants84
  • Healthcare77
  • Retail75
  • Professional Services64
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Manufacturing7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified179 · 79%
  • Part-time36 · 16%
  • Full-time7 · 3%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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