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Federal Way, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.75/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 35 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)

Federal Way, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Federal Way, WA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 188 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$33.86/hr n=5
Contract6——
Full-time5——
Intern3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail85—$33.75/hr n=9
Healthcare55——
Food Service / Restaurants51—$26.15/hr n=3
Consumer Goods21—$33.86/hr n=6
Real Estate5$78k n=3—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Restaurant Manager / GM8
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Pharmacy7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • Registered Nurses7
  • Medical Assistants5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail85
  • Healthcare55
  • Food Service / Restaurants51
  • Consumer Goods21
  • Real Estate5
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified153 · 81%
  • Part-time20 · 11%
  • Contract6 · 3%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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