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Petersburg, Virginia 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 ($48/hr vs $26/hr national)

Petersburg, Virginia job market overview (July 2026)

The Petersburg, Virginia job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 75 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with healthcare 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 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)8—$64/hr n=4
Physician / Doctor4——
Registered Nurse4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$48/hr n=11
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare34—$48/hr n=11
Retail32——
Professional Services19—$48/hr n=11
Food Service / Restaurants11——
Transportation & Logistics3——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager15
  • Retail Associate9
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)8
  • Physician / Doctor4
  • Registered Nurse4
  • Pharmacy3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare34
  • Retail32
  • Professional Services19
  • Food Service / Restaurants11
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Technology1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified58 · 77%
  • Part-time16 · 21%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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