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Jobs in Brea, CA
195 active postings tracked in Brea, CA · collapsed to 189 roles.
Brea, CA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
Brea, CA job market overview (September 2026)
The Brea, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 195 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Brea, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 128 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 884+ days.
- 9% of postings list a salary range (18 of 195).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 61% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Burns & McDonnell, Howmet Aerospace, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in engineering and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Brea, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Brea, CA.
- 195Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 195Open 30+ days100% of active
- 2Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 9%List salary18 of 195
- 61%Hourly11 of disclosed
- $120kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 128dMedian agep90 884d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Engineering16
- Retail Associate16
- Store Supervisor / Manager15
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
- Crew / Cashier9
- Food Service6
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant2
- Fast Food and Counter Workers2
- Managers, All Other1
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
- Retail Salespersons1
Top sectors
- Retail68
- Food Service / Restaurants45
- Consumer Goods36
- Professional Services34
- Energy32
- Manufacturing30
Employment mix
- Unspecified140 · 72%
- Part-time40 · 21%
- Full-time6 · 3%
- Temporary5 · 3%
- Contract3 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Filter by skill
Recent postings
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Pizza Hut · Brea, California · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 4 months ago
- Seasonal Associate-Brea
Victoria's Secret · Brea, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
posted 4 months ago
- Registered Veterinary Technician× 2 openings
Banfield Pet Hospital · Brea, California · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$24.22–$34.98/hr · most recent posted 4 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Chipotle · Brea, California · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 4 months ago
- CNC Machinist - 2nd Shift
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Threadroll Machinist
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Process TechnicianEngineering
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- CNC Machinist
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Tool Maker - 2nd Shift
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Sr. Manufacturing Engineer - AerospaceEngineering
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Tooling Planner/Buyer
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Nut Former
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Pyrometry Technician
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- Manager, Supply Planning
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago
- New Project Engineer
Howmet Aerospace · Brea, California · fa-exty-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 months ago