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Kent, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+32 this week — 32 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($116k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Kent, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Kent, WA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 150 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • 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.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail73$106k n=4
Food Service / Restaurants48
Healthcare23
Transportation & Logistics22
Manufacturing12

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Healthcare23
  • Transportation & Logistics22
  • Manufacturing12
  • Consumer Goods12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified113 · 75%
  • Part-time25 · 17%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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