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WASHINGTON, Washington, DC, United States Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 11% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (72% open 30+ days)

WASHINGTON, Washington, DC, United States job market overview (May 2026)

The WASHINGTON, Washington, DC, United States job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 57 active job postings tracked here, 72% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and nursing assistant / cna / pct, with retail 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 cook / kitchen and nursing assistant / cna / pct.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

WASHINGTON, Washington, DC, United States job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in WASHINGTON, Washington, DC, United States.

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT3
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Registered Nurse2
  • Accounting1
  • LPN / LVN1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2
  • Pharmacists2
  • Registered Nurses2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Nursing Assistants2

Top sectors

  • Retail41
  • Healthcare13
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Energy1
  • Consumer Goods1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified43 · 75%
  • Part-time10 · 18%
  • Full-time2 · 4%
  • Intern1 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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