--- title: Jobs in Tacoma, WA — Port, Healthcare & Top Employers description: Search jobs in Tacoma, WA — a major port city with strong logistics, healthcare, and military employer base. Browse open roles, salary benchmarks, and top companies. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/tacoma date: 2026-09-28T19:14:01Z og_description: Tacoma, WA jobs span the port, healthcare, defense, and a growing tech scene. Explore top employers, salary data, and open roles in Pierce County. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/f64414.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Washington url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington --- # Jobs in Tacoma, WA — Port, Healthcare & Top Employers **State:** [Washington Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 1,613 **Hiring momentum:** +33.3% — 76 new postings in the last 28 days vs 57 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,724 - Median salary: $65K - Salary range (P25–P75): $51K – $112K - Remote share: 5.5% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 2,724 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Tacoma, WA rose 33% in the last 28 days (76 vs 57 in the 28 days before). - Industries with the most postings in Tacoma, WA: Retail (9% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Restaurants. - Pay in Tacoma, WA runs 7% below the United States median ($65K vs $70K). *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Tacoma, WA | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail | 249 | $42K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 220 | $74K | | Restaurants | 99 | $38K | | Retail Groceries | 86 | — | | Civil Engineering | 63 | $117K | | Security Services | 61 | — | | Government Administration | 56 | — | | Non-profit Organizations | 54 | $55K | | Environmental Services | 50 | — | | Insurance | 45 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Tacoma, WA | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 172 | $145K | | Retail Sales Associate | 105 | $43K | | Medical Assistant | 78 | $63K | | Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | 56 | $59K | | General Manager | 46 | — | | CDL Driver | 45 | — | | Delivery Driver | 44 | — | | Customer Service Representative | 42 | — | | Assistant Manager | 38 | — | | Radiologic Technologist | 36 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Tacoma, WA | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 94 | | [Albertsons Companies Jobs & Careers — Grocery Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/albertsons-companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 79 | | [WSP Jobs & Careers — Engineering & Infrastructure](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/wsp?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 49 | | [Lifepoint Health Jobs & Careers — Community Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/lifepoint-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 33 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 39 employers filed 95 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Tacoma, WA | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | MultiCare Health System | 297 | — | | Virginia Mason Franciscan Health | 8 | — | | Milgard Windows and Doors | 7 | — | | Sound Physicians | 7 | — | | Infoblox | 4 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Lakewood, WA — Military, Healthcare & Local Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/lakewood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6.6 mi | 274 | $53K | | [Jobs in Federal Way, WA — Retail, Healthcare & Local Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/federal-way?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.8 mi | 516 | $53K | | [Jobs in Puyallup, WA — Healthcare, Retail & Local Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/washington/puyallup?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.5 mi | 1032 | $68K | [All H1B sponsors in Tacoma, WA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/tacoma-wa?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Tacoma, WA? Logistics, healthcare, defense, and public administration are Tacoma's leading industries. The Port of Tacoma and JBLM generate substantial direct and indirect employment. See the top industries section on this page for current hiring demand. ### What is the typical salary for jobs in Tacoma, WA? Salaries in Tacoma are lower than the Seattle metro on average but come with a more affordable cost of living. Healthcare and logistics roles pay above retail and service averages. The salary benchmarks section shows current data by industry. ### Who are the top employers in Tacoma, WA? MultiCare Health System, CHI Franciscan, the Port of Tacoma, JBLM, and the City of Tacoma are among the largest employers. The top employers section on this page lists companies with current open roles. ### Are remote jobs available in Tacoma, WA? Remote and hybrid roles are available in Tacoma in tech, finance, and administrative functions. Port, healthcare, and defense positions typically require on-site work. Use the remote filter on the jobs listing to find flexible options. ### How do I compare Tacoma jobs to nearby cities like Lakewood or Puyallup? Lakewood, Puyallup, and Renton all have dedicated job pages on FoundRole. The Washington state jobs page ranks all Pierce County cities by open roles and salary benchmarks so you can compare the full South Puget Sound job market. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)