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Roanoke, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($23.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (29% appear duplicated)

Roanoke, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Roanoke, VA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 284 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Roanoke, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate35—$23.75/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager34——
Crew / Cashier31——
Delivery Driver13——
Server / Host12——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time49—$23.86/hr n=10
Full-time24$124k n=3$24.23/hr n=4
Contract3——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail170—$23.86/hr n=15
Food Service / Restaurants115——
Consumer Goods42—$23.86/hr n=14
Transportation & Logistics18——
Healthcare12——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate35
  • Store Supervisor / Manager34
  • Crew / Cashier31
  • Delivery Driver13
  • Server / Host12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers18
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers15
  • Managers, All Other11
  • Retail Salespersons10
  • Pharmacists7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail170
  • Food Service / Restaurants115
  • Consumer Goods42
  • Transportation & Logistics18
  • Healthcare12
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified206 · 73%
  • Part-time49 · 17%
  • Full-time24 · 8%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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