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Yakima, Washington Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($25.50/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+22 this week — 25 added vs 3 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (15% open 30+ days)

Yakima, Washington job market overview (May 2026)

The Yakima, Washington job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 110 active job postings tracked here, 15% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in restaurant manager / gm and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Yakima, Washington job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Yakima, Washington.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants67—$26.15/hr n=3
Retail53—$26.15/hr n=3
Healthcare29——
Financial Services2——
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Food Service10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Delivery Driver7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Pharmacists4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants67
  • Retail53
  • Healthcare29
  • Financial Services2
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified83 · 75%
  • Part-time13 · 12%
  • Temporary4 · 4%
  • Intern4 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 3%

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