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Kent, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+36 this week — 36 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($116k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% 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 146 active job postings tracked here, 23% 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

  • 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.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail70$106k n=4
Food Service / Restaurants48
Healthcare23
Transportation & Logistics22
Consumer Goods12

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
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Software Developers3
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail70
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Healthcare23
  • Transportation & Logistics22
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Manufacturing11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified110 · 75%
  • Part-time25 · 17%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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