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Washington, PA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($15k vs $137k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 12% from the last 14 days)

Washington, PA job market overview (May 2026)

The Washington, PA job market is currently weak, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 202 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Washington, PA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Washington, PA.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Fast Food and Counter Workers8
Managers, All Other8
Registered Nurses8$15k n=6
Cooks, Restaurant8
Retail Salespersons8

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time26$20k n=3
Part-time23$19.27/hr n=5
Temporary11$15k n=8

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail69$19.27/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants69
Healthcare61$15k n=14
Consumer Goods33$19.27/hr n=7
Financial Services1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate22
  • Store Supervisor / Manager18
  • Server / Host18
  • Cook / Kitchen16
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers8
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Registered Nurses8
  • Cooks, Restaurant8
  • Retail Salespersons8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants69
  • Healthcare61
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Financial Services1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified142 · 70%
  • Full-time26 · 13%
  • Part-time23 · 11%
  • Temporary11 · 5%

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