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Shelton, WA, United States 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 ($38/hr vs $26/hr national)

Shelton, WA, United States job market overview (July 2026)

The Shelton, WA, United States job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 87 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and medical assistant, 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 registered nurse and medical assistant.

Shelton, WA, United States job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Shelton, WA, United States.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse26—$85/hr n=25
Medical Assistant12—$38/hr n=12
Physician / Doctor6—$39.50/hr n=6
Restaurant Manager / GM4——
Crew / Cashier3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time51—$67/hr n=49
Contract2——
Full-time1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare71—$38/hr n=70
Professional Services71—$38/hr n=70
Food Service / Restaurants13——
Retail7——
Manufacturing1——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse26
  • Medical Assistant12
  • Physician / Doctor6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare71
  • Professional Services71
  • Food Service / Restaurants13
  • Retail7
  • Manufacturing1
  • Education1

Employment mix

  • Part-time51 · 59%
  • Unspecified32 · 37%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Full-time1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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