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Jobs in Carlsbad, CA
286 active postings tracked in Carlsbad, CA · collapsed to 262 roles.
Carlsbad, 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 ($149k vs $130k national)
Carlsbad, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Carlsbad, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 286 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and engineering, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Carlsbad, 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 54 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 344+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (20 of 286).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $149k.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, and Kroger.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and engineering.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Carlsbad, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Carlsbad, CA.
- 286Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 286Open 30+ days100% of active
- 3Remote / hybrid1% of active
- 7%List salary20 of 286
- 15%Hourly3 of disclosed
- $149kMedian annual (max)
- $27.74/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 54dMedian agep90 344d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate20
- Engineering18
- Store Supervisor / Manager15
- Director14
- Crew / Cashier13
- Cook / Kitchen12
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Retail Salespersons5
- General and Operations Managers3
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail130
- Food Service / Restaurants70
- Consumer Goods59
- Healthcare37
- Technology31
- Manufacturing22
Employment mix
- Unspecified225 · 79%
- Full-time27 · 9%
- Part-time27 · 9%
- Temporary3 · 1%
- Contract3 · 1%
- Intern1 · 0%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Test Development Engineer (hybrid) - 2010121Engineering
Cisco · CARLSBAD, California, United States · careers.cisco.com
$134k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Asset Protection Detective, Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real - Full Time
Macy's · CARLSBAD, California, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
$18.15–$27.74/hr · posted 4 weeks ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Crocs · CARLSBAD, California, United States · careers.crocs.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Assistant Sous Chef - Ponto Lago & Pacific Point LoungeChef
Hyatt · Carlsbad, CA · careers.hyatt.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Beauty Consultant - Shoppes At CarlsbadBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · CARLSBAD, California, United States · jobs.jcp.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Facilities Technician IIMaintenance Technician
Ionis Pharmaceuticals · CARLSBAD, California, United States · recruiting.ultipro.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Senior Associate, Electrical EngineeringEngineering
L3Harris Technologies · CARLSBAD, California, United States · careers.l3harris.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate, Carlsbad Plaza Camino Real - Full TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · CARLSBAD, California, United States · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- AE - Sales Leader (Full-Time)× 2 openings
American Eagle Outfitters · CARLSBAD, California, United States · hcml.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Team Lead, Sales Part Time
Crocs · CARLSBAD, California, United States · careers.crocs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Bakery/Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Kroger · CARLSBAD, California, United States · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk
Kroger · CARLSBAD, California, United States · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 1 month ago
- Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger× 2 openings
Kroger · CARLSBAD, California, United States · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- PRODUCE/GM CLERK× 2 openings
Kroger · CARLSBAD, California, United States · krogerfamilycareers.com
most recent posted 1 month ago