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Renton, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+45 this week — 45 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($121k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)

Renton, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Renton, WA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 220 active job postings tracked here, 18% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and restaurant manager / gm, 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 store supervisor / manager 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 occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other24$155k n=3—
Software Developers7——
Fast Food and Counter Workers4——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26$119k n=3$33.81/hr n=6
Contract12——
Full-time9——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare77——
Food Service / Restaurants70—$26.15/hr n=3
Retail64$119k n=4$33.81/hr n=10
Manufacturing30$124k n=6—
Consumer Goods22$87k n=3$33.86/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Retail Associate8
  • Director8
  • Cook / Kitchen7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other24
  • Software Developers7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Project Management Specialists3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare77
  • Food Service / Restaurants70
  • Retail64
  • Manufacturing30
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified171 · 78%
  • Part-time26 · 12%
  • Contract12 · 5%
  • Full-time9 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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