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Gig Harbor, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $26/hr national)

Gig Harbor, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Gig Harbor, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 166 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail 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 pharmacy and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gig Harbor, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gig Harbor, WA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time11—$33.86/hr n=5
Temporary3——
Contract3——
Full-time2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail74—$33.86/hr n=7
Professional Services39——
Healthcare34——
Food Service / Restaurants33——
Consumer Goods15—$33.86/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Pharmacy8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Medical Assistant4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses3
  • Medical Assistants3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Nursing Assistants1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail74
  • Professional Services39
  • Healthcare34
  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Real Estate5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified145 · 87%
  • Part-time11 · 7%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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