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Auburn, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($133k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+16 this week — 23 added vs 7 removed)

Auburn, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Auburn, WA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 124 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Auburn, WA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Auburn, WA.

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail59——
Food Service / Restaurants36——
Manufacturing25$138k n=3—
Consumer Goods20——
Healthcare8——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Management Analysts3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Sales Managers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail59
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Manufacturing25
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Healthcare8
  • Transportation & Logistics6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified89 · 72%
  • Part-time23 · 19%
  • Contract7 · 6%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Full-time2 · 2%

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