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Compton, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)

Compton, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Compton, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 53 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Compton, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time14$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time4
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail34$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants26
Consumer Goods17$29.85/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Retail Associate6
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist5
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • Warehouse / Stocker2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Software Developers1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail34
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods17

Employment mix

  • Unspecified34 · 64%
  • Part-time14 · 26%
  • Full-time4 · 8%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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