Tacoma, Washington Job Market Report
Active Listings
41
Avg Salary Range
$111K - $164K
Remote %
0%
Ghost Rate
43%
H-1B Sponsors
N/A
Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power
Compare Tacoma, WA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 105.4).
Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator
Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).
$140,000
BEA Price Parity: 105.4
0% State Income Tax
$157,268
BEA Price Parity: 118.4
State tax applies
To maintain the standard of living of $140,000 in Tacoma, you need at least $157,268 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
CA levies state income taxes, whereas Tacoma, WA features 0% state income tax on earned wages.
Top Roles in Tacoma
Top Hiring Companies
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
15 listings
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense
14 listings
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
6 listings
Walmart
1 listing
Sprinter Health
1 listing
Speechify
1 listing
Toast
1 listing
A Place for Mom
1 listing
MAAD Co.
1 listing
Remote vs On-Site
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Browse Tacoma JobsFrequently Asked Questions
How many jobs are available in Tacoma?
There are 41 active job listings in Tacoma, WA right now, pulled from public job boards and job search APIs and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 282.
What is the average salary in Tacoma?
Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Tacoma is $111K to $164K. Median salary sits at $141K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.
What percentage of Tacoma jobs are remote?
0% of active Tacoma listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.
How common are ghost jobs in Tacoma?
The average ghost probability across scored Tacoma listings is 43%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.
What are the top hiring companies in Tacoma?
The most active employers in Tacoma include Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Walmart, Sprinter Health. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.