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Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($23.86/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • High share of long-open postings (72% open 30+ days)

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC job market overview (June 2026)

The Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 1,106 active job postings tracked here, 72% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager152$124k n=6—
Retail Associate79—$23.75/hr n=12
Crew / Cashier74——
Server / Host53——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead45——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time133$118k n=10$23.75/hr n=45
Full-time49$124k n=13$23.86/hr n=9
Contract15——
Temporary11——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail491$124k n=7$23.86/hr n=40
Food Service / Restaurants457$60k n=17—
Consumer Goods130$98k n=16$23.86/hr n=39
Healthcare99$155k n=12$19.41/hr n=15
Professional Services74$135k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager152
  • Retail Associate79
  • Crew / Cashier74
  • Server / Host53
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead45
  • Delivery Driver41

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers25
  • Retail Salespersons15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers4
  • Waiters and Waitresses4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail491
  • Food Service / Restaurants457
  • Consumer Goods130
  • Healthcare99
  • Professional Services74
  • Manufacturing45

Employment mix

  • Unspecified896 · 81%
  • Part-time133 · 12%
  • Full-time49 · 4%
  • Contract15 · 1%
  • Temporary11 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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