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California Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($196k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 26% from the last 14 days)

California job market overview (May 2026)

The California job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 43,330 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

California job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in California.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier2,962$171k n=7—
Store Supervisor / Manager2,432$123k n=153$29.65/hr n=9
Engineering1,719$213k n=410—
Retail Associate1,598$70k n=4$29.75/hr n=298
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1,449—$28.91/hr n=13

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers3,865$201k n=806—
Managers, All Other3,253$220k n=569—
Fast Food and Counter Workers1,975——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,622$90k n=8$23.65/hr n=4
General and Operations Managers961$203k n=20—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time2,964$62k n=85$29.75/hr n=704
Full-time2,504$165k n=1047$29.85/hr n=170
Contract1,353$185k n=500$19/hr n=5
Intern480$122k n=37—
Temporary276$108k n=37—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants11,567$90k n=233$23.47/hr n=71
Technology11,549$213k n=4121—
Retail10,579$201k n=965$29.75/hr n=945
Manufacturing5,525$123k n=303$19/hr n=5
Consumer Goods4,397$114k n=236$29.75/hr n=842

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier2,962
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2,432
  • Engineering1,719
  • Retail Associate1,598
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1,449
  • Restaurant Manager / GM1,206

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers3,865
  • Managers, All Other3,253
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1,975
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,622
  • General and Operations Managers961
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers825

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants11,567
  • Technology11,549
  • Retail10,579
  • Manufacturing5,525
  • Consumer Goods4,397
  • Healthcare3,951

Employment mix

  • Unspecified35,805 · 83%
  • Part-time2,964 · 7%
  • Full-time2,504 · 6%
  • Contract1,353 · 3%
  • Intern480 · 1%
  • Temporary276 · 1%

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