Seattle's job market remains robust, ranking third among top U.S. metro areas for STEM professionals according to WalletHub's 2026 report, driven by strong tech and innovation sectors amid national tech layoffs totaling 37,478 jobs so far this year per SkillSyncer. The employment landscape features a mix of established giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Costco, and Boeing, alongside healthcare providers such as Seattle Children's, which Forbes lists among top employers. Key statistics show STEM jobs projected to grow 8.1% nationally from 2024 to 2034, outpacing other occupations at 2.7%, with Seattle benefiting from high per-capita openings and competitive wages. The unemployment rate hovers low, though exact local figures are unavailable in recent data; tech sector adjustments continue with Amazon's major 16,000-job cut noted by SkillSyncer.

Major industries include technology, retail, aerospace, and healthcare, with top employers like Amazon (headquartered in Seattle with 1.556 million employees nationwide per Wikipedia's Fortune 500 list), Microsoft in nearby Redmond, and Costco in Issaquah. Growing sectors encompass STEM fields, biotech, and AI, fueled by demographic trends and innovation as highlighted in healthcare M&A reports. Recent developments feature layoffs at Eddie Bauer’s Seattle office and PeaceHealth cutting 94 jobs regionally per Fox13 and Columbian reports, alongside gig worker minimum wage impacts from Seattle's 2024 PayUp law studied by NBER. Seasonal patterns tie to events like the Seattle International Film Festival boosting demand per PredictHQ, while commuting trends favor hybrid models in tech hubs like Bellevue, with 785 jobs listed on Indeed. Government initiatives support gig pay standards, but data gaps exist on precise unemployment and commuting stats.

The market evolves toward AI efficiencies and STEM dominance despite layoffs, with companies hiring in core areas while trimming others. Current openings include Principal Site Reliability Engineer at JPMorgan Chase per Dice, high-paying sales roles averaging $80,351 to $122,686 annually per Indeed, and various positions in Bellevue like technical recruiters on Indeed.

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