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California Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($193k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (16% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% 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 43,985 active job postings tracked here, 36% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with technology 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 / Cashier2,966$171k n=6$28.85/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager2,459$123k n=154$27/hr n=10
Engineering1,748$213k n=430—
Retail Associate1,659$70k n=4$29.75/hr n=291
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1,471—$28.91/hr n=11

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers3,776$207k n=764—
Managers, All Other3,130$220k n=547—
Fast Food and Counter Workers1,982——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,650$90k n=8$23.65/hr n=4
General and Operations Managers978$161k n=34—

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time3,003$63k n=80$29.75/hr n=699
Full-time2,552$165k n=1090$29.85/hr n=169
Contract1,369$185k n=514$19.50/hr n=6
Intern489$126k n=46—
Temporary282$130k n=38—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology11,750$213k n=4187—
Food Service / Restaurants11,689$90k n=256$23.60/hr n=55
Retail10,699$200k n=913$29.75/hr n=923
Manufacturing5,725$125k n=325$18.50/hr n=5
Consumer Goods4,534$112k n=241$29.75/hr n=841

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier2,966
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2,459
  • Engineering1,748
  • Retail Associate1,659
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead1,471
  • Restaurant Manager / GM1,237

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers3,776
  • Managers, All Other3,130
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1,982
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1,650
  • General and Operations Managers978
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers839

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology11,750
  • Food Service / Restaurants11,689
  • Retail10,699
  • Manufacturing5,725
  • Consumer Goods4,534
  • Healthcare3,947

Employment mix

  • Unspecified36,342 · 83%
  • Part-time3,003 · 7%
  • Full-time2,552 · 6%
  • Contract1,369 · 3%
  • Intern489 · 1%
  • Temporary282 · 1%

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