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Jobs in Federal Way, WA
187 active postings tracked in Federal Way, WA · collapsed to 156 roles.
Federal Way, WA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+32 this week — 34 added vs 2 removed)
- Few reposted listings (17% 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 187 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and restaurant manager / gm, with retail as the leading sector.
- 44% of postings in Federal Way, WA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 34 new postings have appeared this week — about 18% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 23 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 300+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (12 of 187).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $33.86/hr, with 50% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Costco, and Pizza Hut.
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 restaurant manager / gm.
- 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.
- 187Active postings
- 34Posted this week
- 83Open 30+ days44% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary12 of 187
- 50%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $78kMedian annual (max)
- $33.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 23dMedian agep90 300d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager9
- Restaurant Manager / GM8
- Cook / Kitchen8
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail84
- Healthcare55
- Food Service / Restaurants49
- Consumer Goods21
- Real Estate5
- Telecommunications2
Employment mix
- Unspecified152 · 81%
- Part-time20 · 11%
- Contract6 · 3%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Intern3 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Member Service Assistant
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Maintenance Clerk
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Maintenance Assistant
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Food Service Assistant
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Membership Clerk
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Non-Licensed Optician
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Meat Wrapper / Sanitation
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Cake Decorator
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Payroll ClerkAccounting
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Senior Hearing Aid Specialist
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Receiving Clerk
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Forklift Driver
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Inventory Auditor
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Licensed Optician
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen
Costco · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10245Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.34–$33.86/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.25–$33.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.34–$33.86/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · FEDERAL WAY, Washington, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.25–$33.75/hr · posted 8 years ago