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Brea, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time40—$29.85/hr n=9
Full-time6——
Temporary5——
Contract3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail68—$29.80/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods36$120k n=3$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services34——
Energy32——

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

In-demand skills

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%

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