Census Division 18,and 19 Data
Work Northwest: Regional Job Posting Trends

The region has seen a significant increase in job postings between 2019 and 2024, most of these job postings require 2-3 years or more of experience and just under half require an education level above high school. highlighting the increased demand for a higher skilled workforce.

 

Aggregate Sector Job Postings

5-year trend

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(Updated 05-29-2025)
Median Advertised Salary Among All Industry Sectors
$52.1K

The most common skills identified across sectors are split between support services like merchandising and inventory management and specific energy skills like Hydrogen Sulphide Training.

Top Specialized Skills Advertised Among All Sector Job Postings

Skills
Postings
% of Total Postings
Merchandising4,546
8%
Inventory Management4,121
7%
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training3,993
7%
Oil and Gas3,445
6%
Food Services3,041
5%
Housekeeping2,412
4%
Restaurant Operation2,266
4%
Marketing2,024
Selling Techniques1,681
Warehousing1,655
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Top Software Skills Advertised Among All Sector Job Postings

Skills
Postings
% of Total Postings
Microsoft Office4,062
7%
Microsoft Excel3,823
7%
Microsoft Outlook3,078
5%
Microsoft Word1,485
Microsoft PowerPoint1,439
SAP Applications539
Spreadsheets413
QuickBooks (Accounting Software)330
Microsoft SharePoint294
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Job Postings by Education Level

All Industry Sectors

Bachelor's degree (7%)
Master's degree (1%)
High school or GED (16%)
Associate's degree (2%)
No Education Listed (75%)
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Job Postings by Experience Level

All Industry Sectors

0 - 1 Years (11%)
10+ Years (1%)
2 - 3 Years (14%)
4 - 6 Years (5%)
No Experience Listed (68%)
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Top Companies Hiring Among All Industry Sectors

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