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Jobs in Tacoma, WA
428 active postings tracked in Tacoma, WA · collapsed to 295 roles.
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Tacoma, WA Job Market Score
Driven by
- Pay is above the national median ($33.86/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+103 this week — 116 added vs 13 removed)
- Most postings refresh within a month (24% open 30+ days)
Tacoma, WA job market overview (May 2026)
The Tacoma, WA job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 428 active job postings tracked here, 24% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and restaurant manager / gm, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 24% of postings in Tacoma, WA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 116 new postings have appeared this week — about 27% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 17 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 302+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (16 of 428).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $33.86/hr, with 50% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Costco, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
- Best opportunities are in registered nurse and restaurant manager / gm.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Tacoma, WA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Tacoma, WA.
- 428Active postings
- 116Posted this week
- 104Open 30+ days24% of active
- 5Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 4%List salary16 of 428
- 50%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $70kMedian annual (max)
- $33.86/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 17dMedian agep90 302d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Registered Nurse31
- Restaurant Manager / GM24
- Retail Associate20
- Crew / Cashier19
- Pharmacy16
- Cook / Kitchen13
Top occupations (SOC)
- Registered Nurses29
- Managers, All Other17
- Fast Food and Counter Workers12
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
- Medical Assistants9
- Retail Salespersons7
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Healthcare195
- Retail149
- Food Service / Restaurants113
- Consumer Goods38
- Transportation & Logistics13
- Manufacturing8
Employment mix
- Unspecified363 · 85%
- Part-time39 · 9%
- Full-time15 · 4%
- Temporary7 · 2%
- Intern3 · 1%
- Contract1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Tacoma, WA · careers.ulta.com
posted 8 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1480854-3)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Tacoma, WA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · Tacoma, WA · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · Tacoma, WA · careers.costco.com
posted 10 months ago