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Working in Frederick County, Virginia 

Frederick County, Virginia, is part of the Winchester Metropolitan Statistical Area (Winchester MSA) which includes the County's city-center, Winchester, and Hampshire County, West Virginia. The Winchester MSA has been recognized by numerous third parties, including Forbes and Site Selection magazine, as a top location for business, quality of life, and future growth.

Diversity in Business Size, Industry Sector, and Occupation

  • 3,580 business establishments in Winchester-Frederick County employ 64,967 individuals.1
    • 97.5% of Winchester-Frederick County businesses have less than 100 employees.1 
    • 2.5% of businesses employ more than 100 people.
    • While the number of businesses with over 100 employees represents less than 3% of enterprises, these businesses employ 51% of the total employment base.1
  • Valley Health System (healthcare), Amazon (logistics), Frederick County Public Schools (public education), Navy Federal Credit Union (operations center), and Trex (advanced manufacturing, logistics, and headquarters) are the community's largest employers. 2

Projected New Job Growth Over the Next Decade

Total Job Demand = Exits + Transfers + New Job Growth

Exits - retirements, or leaving the workforce to pursue education, for example
Transfers - changing from one occupation to another
New Job Growth - a company opens or expands, creating new positions

The following are sectors projected to have the highest new job growth in Winchester-Frederick County, Virginia, over the next decade.3

Industry Total Demand Employment Growth
Transportation and Warehousing 8,790 1,260
Manufacturing 9,950 1,243
Health Care and Social Assistance 11,249 1,086
Construction 3,934 579
Accommodation and Food Services 9,847 472
Finance and Insurance 3,478 426
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 3,869 396
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2,431 325
Retail Trade 11,782 293
Other Services (except Public Administration) 3,254 289
Public Administration 3,596 282
Wholesale Trade 1,982 227
Management of Companies and Enterprises 1,652 183
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1,919 141
Educational Services 5,210 92
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 872 76
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 789 73
Information 436 40
Utilities 268 30
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 58 9
Unclassified 88 7
Total - All Industries 85,292 7,529

 

Future Workforce Needs within Targeted Growth Sectors

The Frederick County Economic Development Authority's Target Business Suitability Study quantitively and qualitatively identifies traded-sector industries that are the best fit for Frederick County. These are industries that would most-benefit from Frederick County’s assets, could be willing to expand or relocate to the area, and bring value to Frederick County in the form of investment, jobs, payroll, and local purchasing.

The following sectors for future growth were identified:

Occupations span a wide breadth of industry sectors. Careers in human resources, finance, and sales, for example, can be found in manufacturing facilities, operations centers, professional services firms, and many other sectors. The following list is a sampling of careers that support targeted growth sectors.

Occupation SOC Total 10 Year Forecast Demand Ann Wage, Entry Level Ann Wage, Experienced
Marketing Managers 11-2021 82 $81,700 $180,000
Sales Managers 11-2022 135 $66,300 $194,200
Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3020 160 $112,000 $209,000
Financial Managers 11-3030 379 $87,600 $200,800
Industrial Production Managers 11-3050 83 $91,000 $155,700
Purchasing Managers 11-3060 55 $102,000 $165,800
Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9040 57 $131,600 $199,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 11-9110 186 $89,500 $167,700
Management Analysts 13-1110 544 $74,100 $134,500
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1160 262 $43,800 $93,000
Credit Analysts 13-2040 57 $61,400 $111,400
Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051 126 $53,900 $119,500
Personal Financial Advisors 13-2052 118 $49,700 $117,900
Loan Officers 13-2072 263 $52,800 $93,800
Sales Representatives, Services 41-3000 925 $42,200 $94,800

Source: JobsEQ, 2025Q1

Current Workforce Needs

The EDA utilizes JobsEQ labor market software by Chmura Economics & Analytics for real-time data on who is hiring now. In addition to careers in demand, information is provided on most sought after certifications and educational programs. The data is updated every other month in the data section of the EDA website. 

A tool is available on LiveLoveShenandoah.com where visitors can search for available positions in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.

Twice annually, The Employer Expo hiring fair is held in the Winchester area. Details can be found at TheEmployerExpo.com.

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Frederick County employers are growing. Learn more about recent expansion and new location announcements spanning manufacturing, finance, and operational support.

Connect With Us

The EDA team helps businesses expand in Frederick County, including identifying property, facilitating connections with education and workforce solutions providers, and working through government processes, like permitting, inspections, and zoning. Connect with the EDA

This page is updated bi-annually.
Last Updated: July 2025
Next Update: January 2026

SOURCES

1 The Virginia Employment Commission, Labor Market Data, Community Profiles, Winchester MSA 2024Q3
2 The Virginia Employment Commission, Largest Employers, 2024Q3
3 JobsEq, 2025Q1