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Tacoma, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+107 this week — 110 added vs 3 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (24% open 30+ days)

Tacoma, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Tacoma, WA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 422 active job postings tracked here, 24% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and registered nurse, 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 restaurant manager / gm and registered nurse.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38$33.86/hr n=6
Full-time14
Temporary7
Intern3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare187$57k n=4
Retail151$33.86/hr n=9
Food Service / Restaurants116
Consumer Goods38$33.86/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics13

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM24
  • Registered Nurse24
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Retail Associate20
  • Pharmacy16
  • Cook / Kitchen14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses29
  • Managers, All Other17
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Medical Assistants9
  • Retail Salespersons7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare187
  • Retail151
  • Food Service / Restaurants116
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Transportation & Logistics13
  • Manufacturing8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified360 · 85%
  • Part-time38 · 9%
  • Full-time14 · 3%
  • Temporary7 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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