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Jobs in Petersburg, Virginia
76 active postings tracked in Petersburg, Virginia · collapsed to 71 roles.
Petersburg, Virginia Job Market Score
- 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.
- 43% of postings in Petersburg, Virginia have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 19 new postings have appeared this week — about 25% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 23 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3550+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (8 of 76).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $52/hr, with 88% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Dollar General, Encompass Health, and Aya Healthcare.
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.
- 76Active postings
- 19Posted this week
- 33Open 30+ days43% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 11%List salary8 of 76
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $52/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 23dMedian agep90 3550d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager15
- Retail Associate9
- Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)7
- Pharmacy4
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Registered Nurse4
Top sectors
- Retail37
- Healthcare29
- Professional Services20
- Food Service / Restaurants9
- Technology1
- Financial Services1
Employment mix
- Unspecified52 · 68%
- Part-time18 · 24%
- Full-time4 · 5%
- Temporary2 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PETERSBURG, VA S11974Retail Associate
Dollar General · Petersburg, Virginia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in PETERSBURG, VA S03573Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Petersburg, Virginia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in PETERSBURG, VA S03573Retail Associate
Dollar General · Petersburg, Virginia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in PETERSBURG, VA S03573Retail Associate
Dollar General · Petersburg, Virginia · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- Security Officer Part Time× 2 openings
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
most recent posted 12 hours ago
- Cook / Grill OperatorFood Service
Waffle House · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 4 hours ago
- Server / Wait StaffServer / Host
Waffle House · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.rapidhire.ukg.net
posted 4 hours ago
- Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed HospitalShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Security Officer Patrol Coverage
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Account ManagerAccount Executive
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Security Officer Part Time Patrol Agent
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Security Officer Hospital Part Time
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Security Officer Full Time Mornings
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Walgreens · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 week ago
- Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Foot Patrol
Allied Universal · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.aus.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech ApprenticeshipPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
Walgreens · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 day ago
- Pharmacy Customer Service Associate
Walgreens · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 3 days ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 2 openings
Walgreens · Petersburg, Virginia · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 1 week ago