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Washington Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($194k vs $135k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (31% appear duplicated)

Washington job market overview (May 2026)

The Washington job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 188 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and food service.
  • 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 / Cashier20
Food Service19
Account Executive10$163k n=3
Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers38
Software Developers16$210k n=12
Managers, All Other9$208k n=3
Retail Salespersons8
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8$163k n=3

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time37
Full-time16$203k n=12
Contract8$181k n=7
Intern3

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology61$194k n=34
Food Service / Restaurants45
Retail31$80k n=3
Healthcare20$253k n=4
Consumer Goods19$80k n=3

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Food Service19
  • Account Executive10
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
  • Sales Engineer5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers38
  • Software Developers16
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology61
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Retail31
  • Healthcare20
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Professional Services16

Employment mix

  • Unspecified124 · 66%
  • Part-time37 · 20%
  • Full-time16 · 9%
  • Contract8 · 4%
  • Intern3 · 2%

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