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Data shown below for Gig Harbor, WA represents zip codes 98332,98329,98333,98335,98349,98394,98351.
Demographics
Population
65,359
Area Employment
29,780
Median Household Income
$96.2k
Population Trend and Forecast
Gig Harbor, WA
Source: Lightcast
Population By Race
Gig Harbor, WA
Source: Lightcast
Population by Age Cohort
Gig Harbor, WA
| Age Cohort | 2017 Population | 2022 Population | Change | % Change | 2022 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2,917 | 3,478 | 561 | 19% | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3,741 | 4,088 | 346 | 9% | 6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4,072 | 3,755 | -317 | -8% | 5.51% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3,865 | 3,697 | -168 | -4% | 5.42% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2,358 | 2,632 | 274 | 12% | 3.86% |
| 25 to 29 years | 3,081 | 2,613 | -469 | -15% | 3.83% |
| 30 to 34 years | 3,617 | 4,143 | 526 | 15% | 6.08% |
| 35 to 39 years | 4,307 | 4,384 | 77 | 2% | 6.43% |
| 40 to 44 years | 3,699 | 4,048 | 349 | 9% | 5.94% |
| 45 to 49 years | 4,481 | 4,149 | -333 | -7% | 6.09% |
| 50 to 54 years | 4,585 | 4,450 | -135 | -3% | 6.53% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5,659 | 5,011 | -649 | -11% | 7.35% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5,078 | 5,120 | 42 | 1% | 7.51% |
| 65 to 69 years | 4,888 | 5,629 | 740 | 15% | 8.26% |
| 70 to 74 years | 3,735 | 4,464 | 729 | 20% | 6.55% |
| 75 to 79 years | 2,147 | 3,171 | 1,024 | 48% | 4.65% |
| 80 to 84 years | 1,399 | 1,796 | 397 | 28% | 2.64% |
| 85 years and over | 1,241 | 1,519 | 277 | 22% | 2.23% |
Source: Lightcast
Labor Market
Gig Harbor Labor Force
36.4k
Average Earnings
$80.0K
Occupation Concentration
Gig Harbor, WA
| Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 4,501 | $46,508 | $40.67 | 1.04 | 21.41% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 3,754 | $86,402 | $58.01 | 1.28 | 29.34% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 3,123 | $49,122 | $25.83 | 0.8 | -4.1% |
| Management | 2,848 | $100,237 | $59.37 | 0.84 | 24.73% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 2,757 | $36,821 | $20.54 | 1.15 | -3.62% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 2,492 | $45,049 | $26.78 | 0.83 | 11.61% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 2,466 | $66,282 | $35.22 | 1.4 | 4.4% |
| Construction and Extraction | 2,007 | $64,603 | $35.15 | 1.24 | -1.05% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 1,713 | $100,243 | $61.35 | 0.93 | 25.46% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 1,326 | $60,184 | $31.85 | 1.01 | 13.39% |
| Healthcare Support | 1,321 | $44,630 | $23.45 | 0.9 | 18.13% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,189 | $39,930 | $22.01 | 0.93 | 12.49% |
| Personal Care and Service | 1,177 | $38,546 | $24.1 | 0.94 | -3.71% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 1,138 | $114,701 | $57.38 | 1.12 | 14.85% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 1,124 | $49,942 | $36.09 | 0.99 | -0.99% |
| Production | 1,098 | $43,540 | $24.77 | 0.66 | -0.4% |
| Community and Social Service | 729 | $56,585 | $31.23 | 1.29 | 14.59% |
| Protective Service | 660 | $74,998 | $37.28 | 1.02 | 5.43% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 472 | $91,225 | $47.88 | 0.93 | -2.96% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 458 | $88,091 | $50.76 | 1.33 | 10.71% |
| Legal | 377 | $97,943 | $63.4 | 1.29 | 6.25% |
| Military-only | 365 | $41,915 | $25.55 | 2.2 | 20.94% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 92 | $34,049 | $20 | 0.38 | -10.14% |
Source: Lightcast
Pierce County Labor Force
457,015
Average Earnings
$75.8k
Occupation Concentration
Pierce County, WA
| Profession | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Median Salary | 2023 Average Hourly Wage | 2023 LQ (Occupation Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and Related | 56,883 | $44,100 | $37.01 | 0.99 | 19.47% |
| Office and Administrative Support | 48,478 | $46,852 | $24.39 | 0.94 | 5.44% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 45,014 | $46,087 | $29.04 | 1.13 | 12.2% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 38,244 | $86,105 | $54.73 | 0.99 | 19.16% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 34,330 | $36,421 | $20.32 | 1.08 | 7.5% |
| Management | 32,313 | $106,884 | $61.13 | 0.72 | 17.58% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 27,396 | $101,601 | $60.52 | 1.13 | 22.11% |
| Construction and Extraction | 26,436 | $66,394 | $35.66 | 1.23 | 4.43% |
| Healthcare Support | 22,770 | $42,604 | $22.49 | 1.17 | 26.1% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 22,258 | $64,928 | $35.47 | 0.95 | -2.07% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 18,725 | $62,114 | $32.72 | 1.07 | 8.7% |
| Military-only | 18,378 | $41,915 | $25.55 | 8.36 | 20.94% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 15,387 | $40,200 | $22.13 | 0.91 | 7.08% |
| Production | 14,207 | $47,154 | $25.99 | 0.64 | -16.18% |
| Personal Care and Service | 13,574 | $38,940 | $24.44 | 0.82 | -0.82% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 12,755 | $47,631 | $34.8 | 0.84 | 3.32% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 11,699 | $117,199 | $58.46 | 0.87 | 1.51% |
| Protective Service | 9,228 | $60,505 | $35.37 | 1.07 | 0.8% |
| Community and Social Service | 8,670 | $56,051 | $31.03 | 1.15 | 11.76% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 5,475 | $91,402 | $47.95 | 0.82 | -4.09% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 5,087 | $86,593 | $49.05 | 1.11 | 8.27% |
| Legal | 3,724 | $98,616 | $63.8 | 0.96 | 8.2% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1,531 | $35,226 | $25.33 | 0.47 | -4.74% |
Source: Lightcast
Workforce Jobs, Resident Workers, and Net Commuters
Gig Harbor Surrounding ZIP Code Areas
2023 Jobs
2023 Resident Workers
2023 Net Commuters
Source: Lightcast
Annual Wage Ranges by Occupation (25th-75th Percentile)
Pierce County, WA
Management
$53,513
$165,191
Computer and Mathematical
$78,648
$159,434
Legal
$65,496
$158,759
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
$75,313
$132,151
Business and Financial Operations
$62,938
$123,284
Architecture and Engineering
$71,012
$119,325
Life, Physical, and Social Science
$63,188
$115,072
Protective Service
$41,150
$100,508
Educational Instruction and Library
$47,209
$95,651
Construction and Extraction
$49,358
$91,440
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
$46,699
$82,485
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media
$25,224
$81,567
Sales and Related
$33,001
$74,921
Community and Social Service
$44,646
$74,468
Military-only
$33,223
$67,478
Transportation and Material Moving
$37,393
$62,591
Production
$37,454
$62,526
Office and Administrative Support
$36,667
$59,464
Personal Care and Service
$32,745
$56,444
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry
$32,748
$52,997
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
$34,288
$48,659
Healthcare Support
$39,145
$48,213
Food Preparation and Serving Related
$33,150
$44,817
Source: LIghtcast
Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates
Pierce County, WA
Unemployment Rate
Labor Force Participation Rate
2019
5.2%
64.9%
2020
9.6%
63.8%
2021
6.1%
62.3%
2022
4.9%
63.6%
2023
4.7%
63.9%
January-February 2024
6.3%
63.6%
March 2024
6%
63.7%
April 2024
5%
63.6%
May 2024
5.1%
64.3%
June 2024
4.8%
64.7%
Source: Lightcast
Industries
Industry Characteristics
Gig Harbor Area Companies
| Industry | 2023 Jobs | 2023 Average Earnings Per Worker | 2023 LQ (Industry Concentration) | 2018-2023 % Change in Jobs | 2023 GRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 7,248 | $110,592 | 1.72 | 8.33% | |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 3,749 | $76,951 | 0.9 | 13.83% | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 3,274 | $69,896 | 1.18 | 19.65% | |
| Retail Trade | 2,892 | $46,553 | 0.87 | 4.48% | |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 2,651 | $53,561 | 1.25 | 34.41% | |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 2,647 | $63,547 | 1.2 | 24.06% | |
| Construction | 2,542 | $84,652 | 1.23 | -2.44% | |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 2,443 | $46,917 | 1.19 | 2.26% | |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 2,376 | $33,729 | 0.91 | -10.98% | |
| Finance and Insurance | 2,197 | $88,177 | 0.95 | 38.7% | |
| Wholesale Trade | 992 | $86,906 | 0.84 | 3.46% | |
| Manufacturing | 987 | $78,030 | 0.42 | 35.65% | |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 801 | $63,470 | 0.39 | 16.94% | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 739 | $31,973 | 0.93 | -18.61% | |
| Educational Services | 664 | $39,086 | 0.78 | -20.19% | |
| Information | 439 | $74,951 | 0.65 | 53.19% | |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 253 | $33,703 | 0.41 | -0.66% | |
| Utilities | 237 | $149,227 | 2.21 | 39.99% | |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 47 | $56,937 | 0.25 | 2.74% | |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 14 | $103,484 | 0.03 | 69.69% |
Source: Lightcast
Businesses by Size
Gig Harbor Area Companies
| Business Size | Percentage | Business Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 4 employees | 36.6% | 11,473 |
| 5 to 9 employees | 32.2% | 10,088 |
| 10 to 19 employees | 19.3% | 6,067 |
| 20 to 49 employees | 9.1% | 2,857 |
| 50 to 99 employees | 1.9% | 594 |
| 100 to 249 employees | 0.6% | 189 |
| 250 to 499 employees | 0.2% | 61 |
| 500+ employees | 0.1% | 38 |
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings Trends
Job Postings 5-Year Trend
Gig Harbor Area Employers
Source: Lightcast
Job Postings by Industry
Gig Harbor Area Employers
| Industry Sector (2-Digit) | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings | Latest 30 Days Unique Postings % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 313 | 11.5% |
| Retail Trade | 164 | -4.3% |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 127 | -4.7% |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 57 | 7% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 48 | -22.9% |
| Finance and Insurance | 37 | -8.1% |
| Construction | 34 | 0% |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 31 | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 24 | 8.3% |
| Information | 17 | 64.7% |
| Educational Services | 12 | 16.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | -33.3% |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 12 | -66.7% |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 8 | -12.5% |
| Utilities | 5 | -20% |
| Wholesale Trade | 5 | 0% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 2 | -100% |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | 1 | |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1 | -100% |
Source: Lightcast
Education
Population by Educational Attainment
Gig Harbor, WA
Source: Lightcast
Degrees by Institution
Pierce County, WA Higher Ed Institutions
| Institution | 2022 Completions | 2009-2022 Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | 1,952 | 1.3K 2K |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 1,859 | 0.8K 1.9K |
| Tacoma Community College | 1,717 | 1.1K 1.7K |
| Clover Park Technical College | 1,633 | 1.5K 1.6K |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 783 | 1K 0.8K |
| Bates Technical College | 747 | 1.3K 0.7K |
| University of Puget Sound | 664 | 0.7K 0.7K |
| Summit Salon Academy | 83 | 0K 0.1K |
| Faith International University | 75 | 0K 0.1K |
| BJ's Beauty & Barber College | 41 | 0.1K 0K |
Source: Lightcast
Housing and Migration Trends
Migration Patterns
In and out of Pierce County, WA
Inbound Migrations
Outbound Migrations
Net Migrations
Source: Lightcast
Housing Stock by Price
Gig Harbor Homes
Source: NeighborhoodScout
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