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Jobs in Kent, WA

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Kent, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+44 this week — 46 added vs 2 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($106k vs $140k national)

Kent, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Kent, WA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm 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 restaurant manager / gm and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kent, WA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail75$106k n=4
Food Service / Restaurants48
Healthcare28
Transportation & Logistics22
Manufacturing12

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Pharmacy8
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Retail Associate6
  • Truck Driver (CDL)4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Managers, All Other7
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Software Developers3
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail75
  • Food Service / Restaurants48
  • Healthcare28
  • Transportation & Logistics22
  • Manufacturing12
  • Consumer Goods12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified118 · 76%
  • Part-time26 · 17%
  • Full-time4 · 3%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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