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Sterling, VA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($54/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)

Sterling, VA job market overview (May 2026)

The Sterling, VA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 372 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Sterling, VA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering44$194k n=6$54/hr n=26
Crew / Cashier13——
Pharmacy10——
Retail Associate9——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist8——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers44$172k n=7—
Managers, All Other13——
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers8——
Stockers and Order Fillers8——
Fast Food and Counter Workers8——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract22$172k n=17—
Part-time21—$23.86/hr n=5
Full-time15—$24.59/hr n=3
Intern2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology206$172k n=17$54/hr n=31
Retail174—$54/hr n=39
Professional Services125$172k n=16—
Transportation & Logistics78—$54/hr n=31
Food Service / Restaurants39——

Top categories

  • Engineering44
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Pharmacy10
  • Retail Associate9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers44
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers8
  • Stockers and Order Fillers8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Management Analysts6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology206
  • Retail174
  • Professional Services125
  • Transportation & Logistics78
  • Food Service / Restaurants39
  • Consumer Goods24

Employment mix

  • Unspecified310 · 83%
  • Contract22 · 6%
  • Part-time21 · 6%
  • Full-time15 · 4%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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