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University Place, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (33% open 30+ days)

University Place, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The University Place, WA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 46 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in therapist (pt / ot / speech) and registered nurse, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in therapist (pt / ot / speech) and registered nurse.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

University Place, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in University Place, WA.

Top categories

  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)8
  • Registered Nurse8
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • Pharmacy2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses7
  • Physical Therapists5
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Speech-Language Pathologists2
  • Occupational Therapists2

Top sectors

  • Healthcare29
  • Food Service / Restaurants17
  • Retail12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified40 · 87%
  • Intern2 · 4%
  • Part-time2 · 4%
  • Full-time1 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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