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Jobs in Brea, CA
102 active postings tracked in Brea, CA · collapsed to 90 roles.
Brea, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 23 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
Brea, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Brea, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 102 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 34% of postings in Brea, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 23 new postings have appeared this week — about 23% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1941+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (13 of 102).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 54% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are EssilorLuxottica, Panera Bread, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Brea, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brea, CA.
- 102Active postings
- 23Posted this week
- 35Open 30+ days34% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 13%List salary13 of 102
- 54%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $98kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 1941d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate16
- Store Supervisor / Manager8
- Crew / Cashier8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Food Service3
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Retail Salespersons3
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Management Analysts1
Top sectors
- Retail48
- Food Service / Restaurants39
- Consumer Goods34
- Financial Services8
- Healthcare7
- Telecommunications1
Employment mix
- Unspecified54 · 53%
- Part-time38 · 37%
- Full-time7 · 7%
- Contract3 · 3%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351592-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350638-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360026-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360915-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Brea, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Assistant Store Manager - Customer ExperienceStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$30.64–$47.60/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Dessert Finisher/BaristaBartender / Barista
Cheesecake Factory · Brea, California · cakecareers.com
posted 5 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Brea, California · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pharmacist Centralized Services - Brea CA areaPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · Brea, California · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago