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Kirkland, WA is experiencing an impressive job growth rate of 39.68%, significantly higher than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Kirkland is also much lower than the national rate at 2.8%. This indicates that there are plenty of opportunities available for those looking for work in Kirkland and that it is a great place to live and work. With such a strong job market, Kirkland provides its residents with a promising future.

The unemployment rate in Kirkland is 4.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Kirkland has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 5.2% over the past year.
- The average salary in Kirkland is $121,998.
- The median home cost in Kirkland is $1,055,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Kirkland? Computer, Math ($144,263)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($13,519)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Information ($161,429)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($22,274)
- Average Income of Residents in Kirkland ($71,558) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Kirkland (4.7) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Kirkland, Washington that match your qualifications.

     JobsKirkland, WashingtonUnited States
  $71,558$37,638
  $121,998$69,021
  4.76
  -5.2%-6.2%
  38.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationKirkland, WashingtonUnited States
  Management$127,920$77,236
  Business, Financial$84,778$68,299
  Computer, Math$144,263$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$126,859$86,023
  Sciences$102,750$66,034
  Social Service$52,039$44,925
  Legal$127,070$88,013
  Education$47,361$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$37,917$43,591
  Health Practitioners$90,236$75,327
  Health Technicians$50,296$41,524
  Healthcare Support$27,260$25,441
  Fire Fighters$58,542$35,516
  Law Enforcement$126,250$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$21,143$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$30,656$23,378
  Personal Care$21,455$15,351
  Sales, Related$53,418$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$43,557$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$13,519$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$57,813$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$53,678$48,436
  Production$53,050$38,103
  Transportation$45,962$39,572
  Material Moving$22,819$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryKirkland, WashingtonUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$50,000$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$67,313$44,287
  Manufacturing$97,276$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$75,609$51,301
  Retail Trade$43,827$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$60,774$43,256
  Utilities$138,188$77,546
  Information$161,429$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$106,681$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$65,081$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$122,519$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$117,955$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$46,184$30,687
  Educational Services$53,558$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$54,786$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$29,792$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$22,274$18,154
  Other Services$38,842$29,481
  Public Administration$75,020$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Over 6 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 13 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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