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Olympia, WA Job Market Score

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  • Net hiring is positive (+84 this week — 98 added vs 14 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (18% open 30+ days)

Olympia, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Olympia, WA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 200 active job postings tracked here, 18% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and retail associate, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Olympia, WA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18
Full-time13$90k n=6
Contract4
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare97
Retail47
Food Service / Restaurants42
Consumer Goods22
Transportation & Logistics17$70k n=8

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse11
  • Retail Associate10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Restaurant Manager / GM8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other12
  • Nurse Practitioners8
  • Registered Nurses6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Social and Human Service Assistants4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare97
  • Retail47
  • Food Service / Restaurants42
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Transportation & Logistics17
  • Manufacturing4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified164 · 82%
  • Part-time18 · 9%
  • Full-time13 · 7%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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