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Stafford, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($48/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 13% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ days)

Stafford, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Stafford, VA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 142 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering 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 engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Stafford, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering26—$48/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager16——
Retail Associate9—$23.75/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier8——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail103—$48/hr n=15
Technology68—$54/hr n=8
Transportation & Logistics64—$54/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants33——
Consumer Goods18—$23.86/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Engineering26
  • Store Supervisor / Manager16
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Food Service4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Software Developers3
  • Retail Salespersons3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail103
  • Technology68
  • Transportation & Logistics64
  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified131 · 92%
  • Part-time8 · 6%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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