Jobs in Salem, VA
72 active postings tracked in Salem, VA · collapsed to 56 roles.
Salem, VA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
- Most postings refresh within a month (29% open 30+ days)
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.
- 29% of postings in Salem, VA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 136+ days.
- 1% of postings list a salary range (1 of 72).
- The most active employers right now are Lowe's, Kroger, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
- 72Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 21Open 30+ days29% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 1%List salary1 of 72
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 136d (long tail)
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
Top sectors
- Retail44
- Food Service / Restaurants39
- Transportation & Logistics4
- Consumer Goods2
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified45 · 63%
- Part-time19 · 26%
- Full-time8 · 11%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- PHARMACY MANAGER× 2 openings
Kroger · Salem, VA · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Receiver Stocker Days× 2 openings
Lowe's · Salem, VA · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Seasonal Merchandising Service Associate - Weekends Preferred× 2 openings
Lowe's · Salem, VA · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- STORE/NIGHT CLERK× 2 openings
Kroger · Salem, VA · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Salem, VA · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 month ago
- Branch Coordinator - Floorcovering Field TechnicianEngineering
Sherwin-Williams · Salem, VA · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Seasonal Retail Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Lowe's · Salem, VA · talent.lowes.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Salem, VA · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- PHARMACY/TECHNICIANCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Kroger · Salem, VA · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 5 months ago
- 01389 Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · Salem, VA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 9 months ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 01389Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · Salem, VA · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- ASST STORE MGR - 21 and older only - in SALEM, VA S04055Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Salem, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-PT - 21 and older only - in SALEM, VA S04055Store Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Salem, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- SALES ASSOCIATE in SALEM, VA S04055Retail Associate
Dollar General · Salem, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago
- LEAD SALES ASSOCIATE-FT - 21 and older only - in SALEM, VA S04055Retail Associate
Dollar General · Salem, VA · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 9 years ago