As Seattle job losses mount, other WA cities gain workers, report says
A report from the Downtown Seattle Association indicates that Seattle lost over 18,000 jobs in 2025, primarily in the tech sector, while other Washington cities saw growth.
Seattle lost 18,605 jobs in 2025, or 3% of its total, with much of the loss concentrated in the tech sector, according to a Downtown Seattle Association report.
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