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Norfolk, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($127k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Norfolk, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Norfolk, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 381 active job postings tracked here, 42% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Norfolk, VA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time31—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time14——
Contract8$158k n=6—
Temporary5——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail152—$23.86/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants142——
Technology42$158k n=6—
Manufacturing42——
Consumer Goods30—$23.86/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager56
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier28
  • Delivery Driver24
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead19
  • Pharmacy12

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers16
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Management Analysts5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail152
  • Food Service / Restaurants142
  • Technology42
  • Manufacturing42
  • Consumer Goods30
  • Professional Services29

Employment mix

  • Unspecified322 · 85%
  • Part-time31 · 8%
  • Full-time14 · 4%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Temporary5 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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