Seattle’s job market has burst into fall with an impressive variety of roles spanning industries like healthcare, manufacturing, education, and technology. Indeed.com lists nearly 50,000 current job openings across the city. Among the most urgent hires is Life Care Centers of America, searching for a regional registered dietitian with a salary range of $43 to $55 an hour, plus benefits like health and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Kennedy/Jenks Consulting urgently needs a construction inspector for water and wastewater systems downtown, offering $35 to $60 an hour and professional development support. Manufacturing and skilled trades stand out too, with Machinists Incorporated in Georgetown seeking a CNC programmer at $55 to $60 an hour, requiring expertise in reading blueprints and machine tool analysis.
Healthcare remains robust. Labcorp is hiring for per diem lab assistants in the Central District, paying up to $31.71 an hour, open to those entering clinical lab science and offering tuition reimbursement and a stock purchase plan. For those interested in public service and law enforcement, Customs and Border Protection is hiring for entry-level officer positions in Seattle and neighboring Tacoma, offering annual salaries ranging from $40,000 all the way to $109,000 depending on experience and education.
For listeners focused on unionized or nonprofit roles, Union Jobs Clearinghouse shows open positions like a union organizer with IATSE Local 15 in Seattle, a part-time office manager with ILWU Local 52, and a building maintenance technician for SEIU 775. These postings match the trend for jobs supporting organized labor and social equity, requirements that have been increasingly prevalent in Seattle’s working culture.
Community organizations are also building out their workforce. The Housing Development Consortium features jobs like senior property managers and property specialists across King County, positions with the King County Housing Authority, and program coordinator roles with city and nonprofit partners. Responsibilities commonly revolve around affordable housing, property management, and resident services, supporting Seattle’s strong focus on housing challenges and community development.
Tech and operations sectors aren’t slowing down, either. Built In Seattle recently posted availability for senior purchasing specialists and supply chain operations leaders, with advertised salaries sometimes surpassing $100,000, especially for those boasting experience in compliance and technical management with tools like Google Suite, NetSuite, and advanced data analytics skills. A number of jobs are noted as hybrid or remote-friendly, reflecting ongoing trends in flexible work structures.
Service industries are offering numerous roles such as family engagement specialists paying $60,000 to $64,000 a year, property managers averaging $35 to $38 an hour, and FedEx Office listing courier and delivery driver jobs starting at over $25 hourly. For those looking for work with minimal experience, Club Demonstration Services needs in-store free sample associates and provides on-the-job training. Listeners who value hands-on roles might consider Transdev’s opening for self-driving vehicle testers at $28 an hour, where safety and technological curiosity are top traits.
Hiring events and job fairs are still highlighting opportunities. WorkSource Rainier and North Seattle have held job fairs with organizations from health care apprenticeships to city IT services, while Muckleshoot Bingo is planning a hiring event in Auburn, reflecting strong activity in both entry-level and skilled positions according to the Resource Wire from Solid Ground.
Seattle’s employment scene this week is as dynamic and diversified as the city itself, with fresh postings for every skill set and at nearly every experience level. Whether listeners are seeking healthcare, union jobs, operations, public sector, or service work, there has never been a better time to explore new opportunities in the Emerald City.
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