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Kirkland, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($232k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+90 this week — 115 added vs 25 removed)

Kirkland, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Kirkland, WA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 475 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and crew / cashier, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in director and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Kirkland, WA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director18——
Crew / Cashier10——
Full-stack9$252k n=8—
Cook / Kitchen8——
Engineering7——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other132——
Software Developers26$252k n=8—
Management Analysts10——
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products6——
Project Management Specialists5$278k n=4—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract54——
Full-time25$252k n=21—
Part-time12——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Professional Services268——
Retail114—$26.15/hr n=5
Technology67$232k n=22—
Food Service / Restaurants56—$26.15/hr n=3
Media & Entertainment35$252k n=21—

Top categories

  • Director18
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Full-stack9
  • Cook / Kitchen8
  • Engineering7
  • Pharmacy7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other132
  • Software Developers26
  • Management Analysts10
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products6
  • Project Management Specialists5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services268
  • Retail114
  • Technology67
  • Food Service / Restaurants56
  • Media & Entertainment35
  • Transportation & Logistics32

Employment mix

  • Unspecified382 · 80%
  • Contract54 · 11%
  • Full-time25 · 5%
  • Part-time12 · 3%
  • Intern1 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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