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Springfield, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 19% from the last 14 days)

Springfield, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Springfield, VA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 311 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Springfield, VA job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers35$182k n=3—
Managers, All Other13$154k n=3—
Management Analysts9——
Fast Food and Counter Workers6——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract42$160k n=14—
Part-time25—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time14—$24.59/hr n=3
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology137$160k n=14—
Professional Services127$163k n=13—
Retail106—$23.86/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants36——
Consumer Goods35—$23.86/hr n=8

Top categories

  • Engineering13
  • Retail Associate12
  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead11
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Food Service9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers35
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Management Analysts9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Customer Service Representatives4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology137
  • Professional Services127
  • Retail106
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Manufacturing28

Employment mix

  • Unspecified228 · 73%
  • Contract42 · 14%
  • Part-time25 · 8%
  • Full-time14 · 5%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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