Seattle Lost 18,000 Jobs From 2024 to 2025, DSA Says

October 7th, 2026· 367 views· 0:43

Seattle lost 18,000 jobs between 2024 and 2025, according to analysis discussed by the Downtown Seattle Association—and roughly 70% of those losses were concentrated in the downtown core. The analysis compares Seattle's employment performance with competing cities across the country and within the region, highlighting what DSA describes as a stark difference in Seattle's recent job performance. Subscribe for more coverage of Seattle's economy, jobs, business climate and Washington news. #Seattle #DowntownSeattle #SeattleEconomy #Jobs #SeattleBusiness #Washington #Economy