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Petersburg, Virginia Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($52/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 19 added vs 3 removed)

Petersburg, Virginia job market overview (May 2026)

The Petersburg, Virginia job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 76 active job postings tracked here, 43% 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.

Petersburg, Virginia job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Petersburg, Virginia.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager15——
Retail Associate9——
Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)7—$64/hr n=4
Pharmacy4——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18—$52/hr n=7
Full-time4——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail37——
Healthcare29—$52/hr n=7
Professional Services20—$52/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants9——
Technology1——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate9
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)7
  • Pharmacy4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Registered Nurse4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail37
  • Healthcare29
  • Professional Services20
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Technology1
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified52 · 68%
  • Part-time18 · 24%
  • Full-time4 · 5%
  • Temporary2 · 3%

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