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Puyallup, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

Puyallup, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Puyallup, WA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 186 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and restaurant manager / gm, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and restaurant manager / gm.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Puyallup, WA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Beauty Advisor / Stylist13——
Restaurant Manager / GM12——
Store Supervisor / Manager12$121k n=3—
Pharmacy9——
Retail Associate9—$33.75/hr n=4

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35—$33.86/hr n=11
Full-time7——
Temporary3——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail126$106k n=4$33.86/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants65——
Consumer Goods37—$33.86/hr n=12
Healthcare20——
Manufacturing6——

Top categories

  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager12
  • Pharmacy9
  • Retail Associate9
  • Crew / Cashier9

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • General and Operations Managers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail126
  • Food Service / Restaurants65
  • Consumer Goods37
  • Healthcare20
  • Manufacturing6
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified139 · 75%
  • Part-time35 · 19%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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