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Costa Mesa, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+10 this week — 10 added vs 0 removed)

Costa Mesa, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Costa Mesa, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 99 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Costa Mesa, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Costa Mesa, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time25$29.85/hr n=7
Full-time9
Contract4

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail58$29.85/hr n=8
Consumer Goods38$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants28
Financial Services11
Technology10

Top categories

  • Retail Associate13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist9
  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Account Executive3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Bakers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail58
  • Consumer Goods38
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Financial Services11
  • Technology10
  • Manufacturing2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified61 · 62%
  • Part-time25 · 25%
  • Full-time9 · 9%
  • Contract4 · 4%

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