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Cooling

Cerritos, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (12% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Cerritos, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Cerritos, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 83 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, 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 crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Cerritos, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Cerritos, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time8
Contract1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail48$105k n=3$29.85/hr n=7
Consumer Goods35$105k n=3$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants34
Technology1
Professional Services1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate14
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Cook / Kitchen4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist3
  • Server / Host3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail48
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Food Service / Restaurants34
  • Technology1
  • Professional Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified54 · 65%
  • Part-time20 · 24%
  • Full-time8 · 10%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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