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Tacoma, 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 ($33.75/hr vs $26/hr national)

Tacoma, WA job market overview (June 2026)

The Tacoma, WA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 486 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Tacoma, WA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse50——
Crew / Cashier22——
Restaurant Manager / GM20—$18.63/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Retail Associate16—$33.75/hr n=3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time41—$33.81/hr n=6
Full-time22$121k n=3$34.36/hr n=4
Contract8——
Temporary7——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare200——
Retail149—$33.86/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants108—$18.63/hr n=6
Professional Services60——
Consumer Goods43$93k n=4$33.86/hr n=8

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse50
  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Restaurant Manager / GM20
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Retail Associate16
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses12
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Medical Assistants5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Respiratory Therapists4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare200
  • Retail149
  • Food Service / Restaurants108
  • Professional Services60
  • Consumer Goods43
  • Real Estate12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified405 · 83%
  • Part-time41 · 8%
  • Full-time22 · 5%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Temporary7 · 1%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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