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Seattle, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($189k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+676 this week — 880 added vs 204 removed)

Seattle, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Seattle, WA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 3,682 active job postings tracked here, 29% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and data science, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and data science.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Seattle, WA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering260$185k n=94—
Data Science140$221k n=70—
Product Manager140$205k n=64—
Finance101$163k n=46—
Program Manager83$160k n=43—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other425$184k n=143—
Software Developers350$185k n=133—
Project Management Specialists131$184k n=67—
Registered Nurses66——
Computer and Information Research Scientists60$226k n=27—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract209$178k n=88—
Part-time90$95k n=11$33.86/hr n=5
Full-time76$222k n=53—
Temporary40$160k n=26—
Intern32$184k n=7—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology2,143$192k n=1109$43/hr n=8
Retail1,917$185k n=875$34.86/hr n=17
Transportation & Logistics1,666$186k n=880$43/hr n=8
Healthcare486$112k n=17—
Professional Services413$204k n=24—

Top categories

  • Engineering260
  • Data Science140
  • Product Manager140
  • Finance101
  • Program Manager83
  • Account Executive81

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other425
  • Software Developers350
  • Project Management Specialists131
  • Registered Nurses66
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists60
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products57

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology2,143
  • Retail1,917
  • Transportation & Logistics1,666
  • Healthcare486
  • Professional Services413
  • Food Service / Restaurants182

Employment mix

  • Unspecified3,235 · 88%
  • Contract209 · 6%
  • Part-time90 · 2%
  • Full-time76 · 2%
  • Temporary40 · 1%
  • Intern32 · 1%

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