In demand
1,031
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Tacoma. Postings for rehabilitation therapist are up 33.1% from a year ago.
Wright Park, Tacoma
The job market inTacoma
192,537 people work in the Tacoma metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Largest employer
7,716
people work at Government of the United States of America, the largest employer
MultiCare Health System and CommonSpirit Health are the next largest employers in Tacoma.
North Slope, Tacoma
Job titles
6,432
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Tacoma. Physician is growing fastest, up 4.7% in a year.
Sixth Avenue, Tacoma
Industries
34,239
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 13,186 work in education services and 12,087 in engineering and construction services.
Central Tacoma, Tacoma
Pay
$89,990
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Tacoma. The median across the US is $67,324.
Nalley Valley, Tacoma
Hiring
10,534
job postings were active in Tacoma in June 2026
Up 2.2% from a year earlier.
Brewery District, Tacoma
Growth
1,220
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 92 largest employers that grew. IEC Corporation grew fastest, up 58.0%.
Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma
That's the job market in Tacoma.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Tacoma?
The largest employer in the Tacoma metro is Government of the United States of America, with about 7,716 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 192,537 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Tacoma metro grew 0.22% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Tacoma, WA (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Tacoma metro
192,537
192,537 jobs
12-month headcount change
+0.22%
across the Tacoma metro
Average salary
$82,529
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Tacoma?
Tacoma employers had 10,534 active job postings in June 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Tacoma?
About 192,537 people work in the Tacoma metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Tacoma metro grew 0.22% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 34,239 jobs, followed by education services (13,186) and engineering and construction services (12,087). See top industries.
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer, with about 7,716 people in the Tacoma metro. IEC Corporation grew fastest among the largest employers, up +58.0%. Employers here had 10,534 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Tacoma, WA
- State
- Washington
- Workers in the metro
- 192,537
- Largest employer
- Government of the United States of America
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +0.22%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Tacoma by employees (2026)
Government of the United States of America employs the most people in the Tacoma metro, followed by MultiCare Health System and CommonSpirit Health.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government of the United States of America | 7,716 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 2 | MultiCare Health System | 5,415 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 3 | CommonSpirit Health | 3,469 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 4 | State of Washington | 2,191 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 5 | City of Tacoma (Washington) | 2,189 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 6 | County of Pierce (Washington) | 1,263 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 7 | University of Puget Sound | 1,123 | Education Services | ||
| 8 | The Boeing Co. | 1,011 | Aerospace and Defense | ||
| 9 | Albertsons Cos., Inc. | 993 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 10 | Federal Way Public Schools | 892 | Education Services |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Tacoma metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Tacoma metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Tacoma in 2026
The largest industries in the Tacoma metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Tacoma metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and engineering and construction services each employ more than 10,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 34,239 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Tacoma, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Tacoma (2026)
IEC Corporation grew fastest, up +58.0%. 92 of the 200 largest employers in Tacoma added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Tacoma (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Tacoma (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Tacoma metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Tacoma, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Tacoma (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| MultiCare Health System | 368 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 285 |
| Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. | 128 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Tacoma (2026)
Share of the Tacoma metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Tacoma metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse6,432
- 2Social Worker5,290
- 3Medical Administrative Assistant4,857
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Physician+4.7%
- 2Healthcare Management+4.7%
- 3Registered Nurse+3.3%
In-demand jobs in Tacoma
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Tacoma metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 1,031 | -20.9% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 945 | +33.1% |
| Physician | 844 | -0.1% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Tacoma metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Tacoma job market: hiring trends (2026)
Tacoma employers had 10,534 active job postings in June 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier.
10,534
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+2.2%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Tacoma metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Tacoma employers had 10,534 active postings in Jun 2026, up 2.2% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 10,119 in May 2026 and peaked at 16,219 in Nov 2024.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Tacoma employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Tacoma (2026)
Median salary by job function in Tacoma
Information technology pays the most. 6 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Tacoma, compared with any other metro.
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Tacoma companies: frequently asked questions
Government of the United States of America is the largest employer in the Tacoma metro, with about 7,716 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Tacoma are Government of the United States of America, MultiCare Health System, CommonSpirit Health, State of Washington, City of Tacoma (Washington), County of Pierce (Washington), University of Puget Sound, The Boeing Co., Albertsons Cos., Inc. and Federal Way Public Schools, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 192,537 people work in the Tacoma metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (34,239 jobs), education services (13,186) and engineering and construction services (12,087).
Among the largest employers in the Tacoma metro, IEC Corporation (+58.0%), CVS Health Corp. (+44.4%) and Pierce County Alliance, Inc. (+37.4%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Tacoma metro are registered nurse, rehabilitation therapist and physician, as of June 2026.
Tacoma employers had 10,534 active job postings in June 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Tacoma.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/tacoma-wa-job-market
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