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# Jobs in Charlottesville, VA — UVA, Health & Tech

**State:** [Virginia Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/virginia?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 2,607

**Hiring momentum:** -5.4% — 53 new postings in the last 28 days vs 56 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 3,099
- Median salary: $65K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $44K – $100K
- Remote share: 6.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 3,099 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Charlottesville, VA: Higher Education (25% of all postings), followed by Staffing Agencies and Hospitals and Health Care.
- Pay in Charlottesville, VA runs 7% below the United States median ($65K vs $70K).
- New postings for Charlottesville, VA fell 5% in the last 28 days (53 vs 56 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Charlottesville, VA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Education | 760 | $75K |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 374 | — |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 235 | $45K |
| Retail | 235 | $33K |
| Hospitality | 188 | $37K |
| Restaurants | 79 | — |
| IT Services & Consulting | 74 | $114K |
| Civil Engineering | 52 | $86K |
| Telecommunications | 52 | — |
| Primary & Secondary Education | 48 | $43K |

## Top roles hiring in Charlottesville, VA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 404 | $97K |
| Respiratory Therapist | 94 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 90 | $34K |
| Researcher / Research Associate | 48 | — |
| Medical Assistant | 41 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 41 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 37 | — |
| Radiologic Technologist | 37 | — |
| Intelligence Analyst | 37 | — |
| Sales Representative | 36 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Charlottesville, VA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Aramark Jobs & Careers — Food Service & Facilities](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/aramark?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 84 |
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 51 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 50 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 43 employers filed 240 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Charlottesville, VA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | 167 | $75K |
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory | 6 | — |
| Albemarle County Public Schools | 6 | — |
| Sentara Health | 5 | — |
| Silverchair | 4 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the top industries for jobs in Charlottesville, VA?

Healthcare, education, technology, and government are the top industries. The University of Virginia and UVA Health are the largest single employers in the area, followed by state and local government agencies.
### Who are the major employers in Charlottesville, VA?

The University of Virginia and UVA Health System are the dominant employers. State government agencies, tech firms, and professional services companies also hire significantly in the area.
### What salaries can I expect in Charlottesville, VA?

Salaries vary widely by sector. Healthcare and tech roles tend to pay the most; education and government positions offer stability. See salary benchmarks by industry on this page.
### Are remote jobs available in Charlottesville, VA?

Tech, research, and consulting roles in Charlottesville increasingly offer hybrid or remote options. Filter for remote positions using the search tools on this page.
### How do I look for jobs in other Virginia cities from Charlottesville?

Navigate to the Virginia state page to explore job markets in Richmond, Roanoke, and Northern Virginia cities that may also be within commuting range.
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