TRADE, INCLUDING WHOLESALE & RETAIL
AT A GLANCE
The trade industries of Seattle-King County involve the buying and selling of goods to businesses and consumers, from wholesale distribution to online retail and the local mall. In the past several years, there has been tremendous growth in online shopping, but Seattle-King County’s brick and mortar businesses have remained resilient in spite of these changes in shopping habits.
OPPORTUNITY IN
WHOLESALE & RETAIL TRADE
NOW
12,623
businesses in Seattle-King County
222,043
jobs in Seattle-King County
$103,250
average annual earnings
2028
20%
increase in wholesale & retail job demand
47%
Market Research Analyst
38%
Customer Service Representative
35%
Warehouse Manager
21%
Stock Clerk & Order Filler
TRADE PROPERTIES
WORK AREAS
Grocery
Department
Specialty
Warehouse
Mail or internet-based
Corporate headquarters
Communication
Business
awareness
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Customer service
Math skills
Attention to
detail
TRANSFER SKILLS BETWEEN
Public Sector
Transportation
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Entry-level (may require certification
Less than Associate's degree and/or some experience
Associate's or Bachelor's degree and/or moderate experience
Advanced degree and/or significant experience
Range of hourly wages from entry-level to experienced (2018), Emsi
- Cashier
- Material Mover
- Packer & Packager
- Janitor & Cleaner
- Help Desk
$13 - $21
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Information Technology
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
Healthcare
CAREER MAP
This map includes some of the most in-demand wholesale and retail trade jobs in Seattle-King County. There are many occupations centered around the buying, selling, and storage of goods; wholesalers purchase bulk products from production facilities and warehouses, retail buyers purchase those goods, and salespeople promote them to consumers. There are many career pathways available in wholesale and retail trade, most leading to management roles.
Heavy & Tractor Trailer Truck Driver (CDL)
$18 - $28
Delivery Service Driver
$14 - $23
Dispatcher
$16 - $30
Warehouse Worker/ Associate
$13 - $19
Fork Lift Operator
$15 - $26
Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
$21 - $28
Warehouse Manager
$36 - $48
Bookkeeping, Accounting & Auditing Clerk
$16 - $24
Accountant
& Auditor
$34 - $47
Sales Representative
$18 - $47
Sales
Manager
$26 - $56
Regional
Sales
Manager
$51 - $70
Customer Service Representative
$14 - $23
Customer Service
Manager
$40 - $51
Secretary & Administrative Assistant
$16 - $25
Stock Clerk & Order Filler
$13 - $21
Merchandiser
$15 - $18
Market Research Analyst
$23 - $52
Software Development Engineer
$40 - $74
Computer & Information Systems Manager
$50 - $88
Visual Merchandiser
$18 - $25
Assistant Buyer
$23 - $33
Buyer & Purchasing Agent
$29 - $44
Retail Salesperson
$12 - $21
First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers
$16 - $32
District Manager
$31 - $60
Store Manager
$21 - $40