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Salem, VA Job Market Score

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  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 11 added vs 5 removed)

Salem, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Salem, VA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 72 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Salem, VA job market

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

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Delivery Driver8
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Pharmacy Technicians2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Transportation & Logistics4
  • Consumer Goods2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified45 · 63%
  • Part-time19 · 26%
  • Full-time8 · 11%

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