Jobs in Washington
7,290 live roles from 1,303 employers, every one posted on the employer's own careers site. 1,190 added in the last 7 days. 78% show the pay.
The market, 6 October 2026
Where Washington's jobs are, and what they pay
Washington has 7,290 live jobs from 1,303 employers, the 12th-largest state on Joboru. Seattle has the most (1,550), followed by Bellevue (464) and Tacoma (254).
The largest fields are engineering (701), sales & business dev (581) and skilled trades (528). Blue Origin is the largest single employer, with 679 openings, ahead of Nordstrom (159) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (141).
Since January 2023, Washington has required employers to show pay in job ads, and 78% of listings here do, against 36% in states without such a law. Half of the annual salaries advertised in Washington start at $120,000 or more, and half of hourly roles start above $23.25.
Pay
Advertised pay in Washington
The band covers the middle 80% of advertised starting salaries: one in ten starts below $70,000 and one in ten above $188,000.
Why the gap: salaried professional jobs are the ones most likely to be advertised with an annual figure, and they pay more than the workforce as a whole. Hourly jobs are counted separately, below.
Median starting salary by field
| Field | Median | Salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | $159,065 | 34 |
| Software Development | $150,000 | 356 |
| Legal | $136,098 | 90 |
| Science & Research | $125,550 | 32 |
| Engineering | $124,733 | 532 |
| Marketing & Advertising | $121,500 | 81 |
| Information Technology | $121,023 | 152 |
| Design & Creative | $121,023 | 170 |
| Healthcare & Medical | $116,075 | 98 |
| Human Resources | $112,059 | 57 |
| Manufacturing & Production | $112,030 | 30 |
| Operations & Supply Chain | $110,250 | 238 |
Distinct employer and title pairs only, so one employer posting the same job in 40 cities counts once.
Where
Washington jobs by city
Who's hiring
Largest employers in Washington
Every listing on Joboru US comes straight from the employer's own careers site. No recruitment agencies.
Latest jobs in Washington
Newest firstCompetitive
Practice Management/Training Specialist
Symetra · Today
Telecommuter, Washington
Washington job market questions
Do employers in Washington have to show the salary?+
Yes. Employers with 15+ employees; wage scale/salary range plus benefits and other compensation in postings. In force since January 2023. 78% of listings in Washington on Joboru show pay.
What is the minimum wage in Washington in 2026?+
$17.13 an hour. Adjusted annually.
Which cities in Washington have the most jobs?+
Seattle (1,550), Bellevue (464), Tacoma (254), Spokane (250) and Kent (234).
What does a typical job in Washington pay?+
Half of the annual salaries advertised in Washington on Joboru start at $120,000 or more, and the median hourly rate is $23.25. Across everyone working in Washington, the median annual wage is $62,990 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
How many jobs are there in Washington?+
7,290 live jobs from 1,303 employers, with 1,190 added in the last 7 days. Every listing comes straight from the employer's own careers site.