Surge of Job Openings in Seattle Across Diverse Industries and Roles

17/11/2025 3 min
Surge of Job Openings in Seattle Across Diverse Industries and Roles

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Listeners seeking new opportunities in Seattle will be interested to know that the past week has brought a surge of fresh job postings across a broad spectrum of industries and roles. According to Indeed, there are over 90,000 jobs currently open in Seattle, with postings in just the last seven days ranging from entry-level to executive positions and from hands-on trades to high-tech specialties.Robert Half is actively recruiting for positions such as Workday Administrator with hourly rates up to $85, Customer Experience Specialist roles in the $20 to $23 per hour range, and several temporary and permanent openings for Executive Assistants, Business Managers, and Staff Accountants with salaries reaching as high as $120,000 per year. Mid-level opportunities like Human Resources Assistant and Accountant Executive Assistant are also frequently available.Beacon Hill Staffing Group reports a need for contract Labor & Employment Attorneys paying $90 to $100 an hour, plus both permanent and contract corporate counsel roles—some requiring Japanese language fluency. For listeners interested in the recruiting industry, there are associate staffing consultant roles locally at $30 to $45 per hour, while analysts in accounts payable and receivable are being sought for $76,000 to $90,000 per year and $30 to $38 per hour, respectively. Real Estate Attorneys and legal professionals will find contract positions in the $85 to $93 hourly range.Manufacturing and logistics continue to show robust hiring. Verstela has urgent posts for warehouse associates, shipping and receiving staff, and production line operators in and around Seattle. If you have experience working with machinery, a warehouse, or food processing, or if you’re interested in packing roles that welcome newcomers, there are immediate temp-to-hire opportunities. Restaurant management is also hiring, with openings for Restaurant Managers and General Managers at prominent Seattle hotels, and a specialized need for Catering Sales Managers.Tech listeners will find plenty to apply for, as local giants and innovative start-ups are bolstering their ranks. According to CRN, technology companies like Cognizant, Xerox, Salesforce, and Cohere are advertising high-skill openings including field chief technology officer, AI and analytics lead with $200,000-plus potential, full-stack software engineers, network architects, and IT support roles paying $63,500 and up. OPTnation highlights a consistent stream of IT jobs in Seattle for software developers, .NET, Java, and Python programmers, business analysts, and data architects. Companies continue to offer sponsorship for recent graduates, making these tech roles accessible to a wider talent pool.Healthcare and education are well represented, with jobs from certified occupational therapy assistants and medical device manufacturing, to support roles in client services for financial firms. Even large-scale employers like Boeing are accepting applications for senior human resources business partners in Seattle, with a focus on skills in manufacturing and quality.Finally, for listeners who prefer flexible schedules or contract work, remote and hybrid jobs are available in abundance—ranging from tech and administrative fields to sales and even creative roles. Hiring events and job fairs are scheduled regularly, according to Port Jobs and WorkSource Seattle-King County, providing networking chances and direct access to hiring managers.In short, Seattle’s job market this week is vibrant and offers a remarkable diversity of fresh opportunities, whether you’re just starting out, seeking a new career path, or ready to step into leadership. Now is a particularly promising time to explore new roles and move ahead in your professional journey.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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