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Yakima, Washington Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Most postings refresh within a month (17% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 30 added vs 16 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Yakima, Washington job market overview (May 2026)

The Yakima, Washington job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 108 active job postings tracked here, 17% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in restaurant manager / gm and food service, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in restaurant manager / gm and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Yakima, Washington job market

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

Top categories

  • Restaurant Manager / GM12
  • Food Service10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Delivery Driver7
  • Crew / Cashier7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Pharmacists4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants66
  • Retail50
  • Healthcare29
  • Financial Services2
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified81 · 75%
  • Part-time13 · 12%
  • Temporary4 · 4%
  • Intern4 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 3%

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