The top 15 occupations in Pierce County accounted for 43% (2,705) of the total 6,269 openings.  Of those 6,269 vacancies:

• 3% (188) of these openings were newly created,
• 62% (3,887) were full-time,
• 43% (2,696) paid less than the wage necessary to afford a two-bedroom apartment (see Housing Wage).