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Washington 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 ($190k vs $130k national)

Washington job market overview (June 2026)

The Washington job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 191 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and director, with professional services 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 crew / cashier and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Washington job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Washington.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier21
Director7$185k n=3
Account Executive5$163k n=3
Registered Nurse4
Beauty Advisor / Stylist4

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers19
Retail Salespersons7
Software Developers5$240k n=4
Social and Human Service Assistants4
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3$163k n=3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract16$181k n=6
Part-time15
Full-time14$205k n=10
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services68
Technology41$198k n=19
Food Service / Restaurants28
Healthcare24
Retail21

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Director7
  • Account Executive5
  • Registered Nurse4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Engineering3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers19
  • Retail Salespersons7
  • Software Developers5
  • Social and Human Service Assistants4
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Managers, All Other3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services68
  • Technology41
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Healthcare24
  • Retail21
  • Financial Services18

Employment mix

  • Unspecified145 · 76%
  • Contract16 · 8%
  • Part-time15 · 8%
  • Full-time14 · 7%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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