Seattle's job market in early 2026 shows a cooling tech sector amid broader resilience, with over 90,000 openings listed on Indeed, particularly in warehousing, hospitality, and trucking. The employment landscape reflects contraction in tech, as the four counties near Seattle lost nearly 13,000 jobs last year per the Puget Sound Regional Council, marking the first annual decline since 2009 outside the pandemic. Unemployment data remains sparse in recent reports, but tech layoffs signal rising pressure. Major industries include technology, aerospace via Boeing, logistics with firms like System Transport and Allstate Transport, and retail giants such as Walmart and Costco. Key employers like Amazon slashed 1,400 Seattle jobs this week as part of 16,000 cuts, following 2,000 regional losses in October, while Expedia axed 162 and Meta 331 positions. Growing sectors encompass infrastructure and telecom, highlighted by AT&T's acquisition of Lumen's fiber assets in Seattle, promising jobs and faster builds toward 60 million locations by 2030, alongside Actelis Networks' municipal expansions. Recent developments feature ongoing tech reductions tied partly to AI efficiencies, per industry observers, and proposed state taxes adding $9 billion last year, deterring business. Seasonal patterns show early-year optimism post-holidays, with pent-up hiring in non-tech fields. Commuting trends favor Bellevue and Redmond hubs despite losses. Government initiatives include Washington Department of Labor hearings on excavation rules February 10-12, boosting construction safety. Market evolution points to tech languishing but diversification into trucking salaries of $50,000-$80,000 at companies like Inland and Tate Transportation. Data gaps persist on precise unemployment and non-tech stats beyond 2025. Key findings: Tech weakens but service and infrastructure jobs abound; tailor resumes for 10-20% interview rates as advised by Seattle recruiter Sam Wright of Huntr. Current openings include CDL truck driver at System Transport in Cheney offering paid training and $50,000-$70,000 salary, fiber network technician roles via AT&T expansions in Seattle metros, and warehouse positions at Amazon despite cuts. Thank you listeners for tuning in and please subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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