Richmond averages 30.7 applicants per job across 10,280 open positions from 1,798 employers.
356+ openings across skilled trades roles with just 25-25 applicants per job
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Skilled trades roles dominate Richmond's least competitive job categories. Truck Driver positions have just 25 applicants per opening across 87 available jobs—3.8× easier to land than Product Designer roles and 19% below Richmond's average competition of 30.7 applicants.
Nurse leads with 684 openings at 25 applicants per job | Product Designer is hardest to land at 96 applicants | Truck Driver easiest at 25
Our analysis of 10,280 LinkedIn job postings reveals significant variation in competition across Richmond's 21 major job categories. Nurse offers the most opportunity with 684 open positions, but faces 25 applicants per role. Meanwhile, Product Designer is the hardest role to land in Richmond with 96 applicants competing for just 56 openings.
Of all 21 job titles analyzed, 0 roles are highly competitive (70+ applicants) accounting for 0 jobs, while 19 roles have below-average competition (under 40 applicants) with 2,348 combined openings. The competition gap in Richmond is stark: Product Designer averages 96 applicants while Truck Driver sees just 25—a 3.8× difference.
Capital One leads with 781 jobs (7.6% of market) | CoStar Group hardest at 116 applicants | CJW Medical Center easiest at 25
Capital One dominates Richmond's job market with 781 open positions—7.6% of all jobs in the metro area—at 33 applicants per role. CJW Medical Center follows with 268 positions at 25 applicants each. The top 10 employers alone account for 2,347 jobs—23% of Richmond's market.
Competition varies dramatically by employer. CoStar Group is the hardest place to get hired in Richmond with 116 applicants per job, while CJW Medical Center offers better odds at just 25 applicants. Of 17 major employers analyzed, 1 have high competition (70+ applicants) and 15 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
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Data compiled by ResumeTarget.com from 10,280 LinkedIn job postings in the Richmond metro area. Updated Dec 2, 2025.
CJW Medical Center, VCU Health, and 8 other employers with 2,012 open positions
The Healthcare sector in Richmond currently has 2,012 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 28 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
Capital One, KPMG US, and 8 other employers with 1,251 open positions
The Banking & Finance sector in Richmond currently has 1,251 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 36 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
ColonialWebb, Timmons Group, and 8 other employers with 731 open positions
The Construction sector in Richmond currently has 731 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 29 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
CoStar Group, Jerry, and 8 other employers with 624 open positions
The Technology sector in Richmond currently has 624 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 46 applicants per job, this industry is moderately competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
Food Lion, Advance Auto Parts, and 8 other employers with 594 open positions
The Retail sector in Richmond currently has 594 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 28 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
Alfa Laval, Anord Mardix, and 8 other employers with 589 open positions
The Manufacturing sector in Richmond currently has 589 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 35 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
EY, Sargent & Lundy, and 8 other employers with 425 open positions
The Consulting sector in Richmond currently has 425 open positions across 10 employers in Richmond. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
Deloitte, PwC, and 2 other employers with 394 open positions
The Accounting sector in Richmond currently has 394 open positions across 4 employers in Richmond. With an average of 27 applicants per job, this industry is less competitive compared to Richmond's overall market average of 30.7.
Health Care Provider leads with 1,701 jobs (17% of market) at 25 applicants | Health Care Provider easiest to break into at 25 applicants
Health Care Provider dominates Richmond's job market with 1,701 open positions—17% of all jobs—at 25 applicants per role. Management and Manufacturing follows with 1,478 positions at 27 applicants each. The top 3 functions account for 4,114 jobs—40% of Richmond's entire job market.
Competition varies significantly by function. Human Resources is the most competitive category in Richmond with 55 applicants per job, while Health Care Provider offers the best odds at just 25 applicants—a 30-applicant difference. Of 19 functions analyzed, 0 are highly competitive (70+ applicants) and 18 have below-average competition (under 40 applicants).
Richmond averages 30.7 applicants per job across 10,280 open positions. Product Designer is hardest at 96 applicants; Truck Driver is easiest at 25.
Product Designer (96 applicants per job). These roles see 3.8× more competition than healthcare positions.
Truck Driver (25 applicants per job, 87 openings), Tax Accountant (25), and Mechanic (25).
Capital One leads with 781 jobs, followed by CJW Medical Center (268) and VCU Health (234). 1,798 companies are actively hiring.
10,280 open positions across 1,798 employers. Data from LinkedIn, updated Dec 2, 2025.
Healthcare (2,012 jobs), Banking & Finance (1,251), and Construction (731).
ResumeTarget.com compiled and analyzed 10,280 full-time job postings from LinkedIn across the Richmond-metro area to calculate competition levels by job title, industry, employer, and job function.
Competition is measured by the average number of applicants per job posting. Roles with 70+ applicants are classified as highly competitive, 40-69 as moderately competitive, and under 40 as less competitive.
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