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Federal Way, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($27.18/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • High share of long-open postings (99% open 30+ days)

Federal Way, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Federal Way, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 266 active job postings tracked here, 99% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in delivery driver and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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 delivery driver and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Federal Way, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Federal Way, WA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Delivery Driver33——
Store Supervisor / Manager11——
Restaurant Manager / GM10—$18.63/hr n=3
Crew / Cashier8——
Cook / Kitchen7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25—$33.75/hr n=10
Full-time10$121k n=5—
Temporary5——
Contract3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants107—$18.63/hr n=5
Retail93—$33.86/hr n=6
Healthcare61$188k n=3$25.35/hr n=4
Consumer Goods25—$33.86/hr n=6
Real Estate19——

Top categories

  • Delivery Driver33
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Retail Associate7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other4
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Medical Assistants4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants107
  • Retail93
  • Healthcare61
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Real Estate19
  • Telecommunications7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified222 · 83%
  • Part-time25 · 9%
  • Full-time10 · 4%
  • Temporary5 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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