Key Industries

Grays Harbor has a growing economy that takes advantage of its ocean access and vast forests covering the length of the county. Job opportunities in the County abound in a wide range of industries. Formerly recognized as the ‘Lumber Capital of the World’, Grays Harbor is known for its timber and wood product manufacturing that makes up a substantial part of the local manufacturing base. There are numerous wood products companies in Grays Harbor. Some of these companies include: Sierra Pacific Industries, Simpson Door Company, Willis Enterprises, Cosmo Specialty Fibers, Murphy Company and Girard Wood Products.

One of the most notable industries in the region is food production. Grays Harbor Bay is rich in oysters, clams, shrimp and steelhead while the County boasts a number of large food processing companies. This is a direct result of both the large commercial fishing industry and the abundance of locally produced cranberries. There are also immense job opportunities in food processing in Grays Harbor. Some of the more notable companies include Ocean Spray Cranberries, Ocean Companies and Washington Crab Producers.

Tourism is a major industry that is continually growing within Grays Harbor. Being conveniently located on the scenic Highway 101, the dozens of hotels, campsites and bed and breakfasts help create a highly desirable tourism industry in a unique corner of the world. The Quinault Indian Nation and its many enterprises, including the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino in Ocean Shores, employs hundreds of people, making it one of the largest employers in the County.

New coastal developments, such as Seabrook and Oyhut Bay Seaside Village, have added many units and employ hundreds of workers in recent years.