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Washington Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($181k vs $129k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+1192 this week — 1192 added vs 0 removed)

Washington job market overview (May 2026)

The Washington job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 9,892 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and crew / cashier.
  • 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
Engineering455$184k n=146$25.25/hr n=5
Crew / Cashier302——
Store Supervisor / Manager287$121k n=12$23.68/hr n=6
Product Manager248$205k n=79—
Data Science210$214k n=74—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other1,297$168k n=294—
Software Developers1,254$184k n=328—
Project Management Specialists395$199k n=138—
Registered Nurses176——
Fast Food and Counter Workers168——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract445$164k n=131—
Part-time433$103k n=24$33.86/hr n=71
Full-time240$205k n=93$33.86/hr n=14
Intern136$175k n=12—
Temporary128$154k n=62—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail4,131$179k n=1102$33.75/hr n=113
Technology3,823$185k n=1492$38.50/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics2,225$182k n=1112$38.50/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants1,867$131k n=30$26.15/hr n=34
Healthcare1,312$116k n=23—

Top categories

  • Engineering455
  • Crew / Cashier302
  • Store Supervisor / Manager287
  • Product Manager248
  • Data Science210
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead196

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other1,297
  • Software Developers1,254
  • Project Management Specialists395
  • Registered Nurses176
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers168
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers161

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail4,131
  • Technology3,823
  • Transportation & Logistics2,225
  • Food Service / Restaurants1,867
  • Healthcare1,312
  • Professional Services940

Employment mix

  • Unspecified8,521 · 86%
  • Contract445 · 4%
  • Part-time433 · 4%
  • Full-time240 · 2%
  • Intern136 · 1%
  • Temporary128 · 1%

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