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Jobs in Kent, WA
142 active postings tracked in Kent, WA · collapsed to 112 roles.
Kent, WA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($161k vs $135k national)
- Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 28 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
Kent, WA job market overview (May 2026)
The Kent, WA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 142 active job postings tracked here, 24% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 24% of postings in Kent, WA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 28 new postings have appeared this week — about 20% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 181+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (5 of 142).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $161k.
- The most active employers right now are Walgreens, Domino's Pizza, and Boeing.
What this means for job seekers
- Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
- Best opportunities are in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Kent, WA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Kent, WA.
- 142Active postings
- 28Posted this week
- 34Open 30+ days24% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary5 of 142
- 0%Hourly0 of disclosed
- $161kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 181d (long tail)
Top categories
- Restaurant Manager / GM10
- Crew / Cashier10
- Pharmacy7
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Retail Associate5
- Truck Driver (CDL)4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- Managers, All Other7
- Pharmacy Technicians5
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Software Developers3
Top sectors
- Retail67
- Food Service / Restaurants48
- Healthcare23
- Transportation & Logistics20
- Manufacturing12
- Consumer Goods12
Employment mix
- Unspecified110 · 77%
- Part-time20 · 14%
- Full-time4 · 3%
- Intern3 · 2%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Temporary2 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Buffalo Wild Wings · Kent, WA · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Kent, WA · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Certified Pharmacy Technician, Fulfillment - Amazon PharmacyPharmacy
Amazon · Kent, WA · amazon.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Business Relationship Manager I - Officer
JPMorgan Chase · Kent, WA · jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Truck Driver - Local Class B - Penske LogisticsTruck Driver (CDL)
Penske Truck Leasing · Kent, WA · penske.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Injury Prevention Specialist - West Region
Amazon · Kent, WA · amazon.jobs
$80k–$96k · posted 1 month ago
- Sales and Operations Management Trainee
Penske Truck Leasing · Kent, WA · penske.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Truck Driver - Local Class B Part Time - Penske LogisticsTruck Driver (CDL)
Penske Truck Leasing · Kent, WA · penske.jobs
posted 1 month ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Petco · Kent, WA · careers.petco.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Front Office Supervisor / Manager on Duty - Franchise
Hilton · Kent, WA · jobs.hilton.com
posted 1 month ago
- Customer Service Coordinator - Service Writer
Penske Truck Leasing · Kent, WA · penske.jobs
posted 2 months ago