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Carlsbad, 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 ($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.

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.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate20——
Engineering18$134k n=10—
Store Supervisor / Manager15——
Director14——
Crew / Cashier13——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time27$142k n=16—
Part-time27—$27.74/hr n=3
Temporary3——
Contract3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail130——
Food Service / Restaurants70——
Consumer Goods59——
Healthcare37——
Technology31$142k n=16—

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

In-demand skills

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%

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