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Jobs in Seattle, WA

Washington · Population: 750K (4M metro)

Seattle is a tech powerhouse, plain and simple. Amazon and Microsoft are headquartered here, and the ripple effects of those two companies alone have shaped the entire regional economy. But the city has depth beyond tech - Boeing still has a huge manufacturing presence (even after moving its HQ), the healthcare system led by UW Medicine and Swedish is a major employer, and the Port of Seattle handles billions in trade with Asia. Like Texas, Washington has no state income tax, which partially offsets the high cost of living. The job market is competitive - you're competing with smart people from all over the world - but the salaries reflect that. If you can handle the gray skies from October through June, the career opportunities are hard to beat.

Avg Salary: $68,000
Cost of Living: Very High

Top Industries

TechnologyAerospace & ManufacturingHealthcareMaritime & TradeCloud ComputingRetail (E-commerce)

Major Employers

AmazonMicrosoftBoeingUW MedicineStarbucksT-Mobile