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Lakewood, 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)

Lakewood, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Lakewood, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 96 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lakewood, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lakewood, WA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$33.75/hr n=9
Full-time9$121k n=3—
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail34—$33.86/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Healthcare27$188k n=3$23.51/hr n=4
Consumer Goods16—$33.86/hr n=7
Manufacturing6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Healthcare Other4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail34
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Healthcare27
  • Consumer Goods16
  • Manufacturing6
  • Transportation & Logistics3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified71 · 74%
  • Part-time15 · 16%
  • Full-time9 · 9%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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