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Renton, 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)

Renton, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Renton, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 254 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and restaurant manager / gm, with healthcare 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 director and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Renton, WA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26—$33.86/hr n=8
Contract11——
Full-time10$121k n=3—
Temporary4——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare85—$36.57/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants65——
Retail56—$33.86/hr n=7
Consumer Goods55$100k n=4$33.86/hr n=7
Manufacturing26——

Top categories

  • Director12
  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Crew / Cashier11
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Retail Associate6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Software Developers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare85
  • Food Service / Restaurants65
  • Retail56
  • Consumer Goods55
  • Manufacturing26
  • Education6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified202 · 80%
  • Part-time26 · 10%
  • Contract11 · 4%
  • Full-time10 · 4%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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