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Vancouver, WA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($33.75/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 60 added vs 25 removed)

Vancouver, WA job market overview (May 2026)

The Vancouver, WA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 467 active job postings tracked here, 43% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Vancouver, WA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier35——
Store Supervisor / Manager30$121k n=3—
Pharmacy27——
Retail Associate16—$33.75/hr n=6
Beauty Advisor / Stylist16——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47—$33.81/hr n=18
Full-time13$121k n=4$33.86/hr n=3
Temporary12——
Contract8——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail281$121k n=3$33.75/hr n=25
Food Service / Restaurants169—$24.18/hr n=7
Consumer Goods75$121k n=4$33.86/hr n=18
Healthcare65——
Technology18——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier35
  • Store Supervisor / Manager30
  • Pharmacy27
  • Retail Associate16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist16
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead15

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other26
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers12
  • Customer Service Representatives11
  • Pharmacists7
  • Software Developers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail281
  • Food Service / Restaurants169
  • Consumer Goods75
  • Healthcare65
  • Technology18
  • Real Estate17

Employment mix

  • Unspecified385 · 82%
  • Part-time47 · 10%
  • Full-time13 · 3%
  • Temporary12 · 3%
  • Contract8 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 0%

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