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Gig Harbor, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Gig Harbor, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Gig Harbor, WA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 133 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in pharmacy and store supervisor / manager, 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 pharmacy and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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-time12$33.86/hr n=5
Intern4
Temporary3
Full-time2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail77$33.86/hr n=6
Healthcare44
Food Service / Restaurants29
Consumer Goods16$33.86/hr n=6
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Pharmacy9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Registered Nurse4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses7
  • Medical Assistants7
  • Nursing Assistants3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Pharmacy Technicians2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail77
  • Healthcare44
  • Food Service / Restaurants29
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified112 · 84%
  • Part-time12 · 9%
  • Intern4 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 2%

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