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Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA
196 active postings tracked in Costa Mesa, CA · collapsed to 170 roles.
Costa Mesa, 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 ($29.75/hr vs $26/hr national)
Costa Mesa, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Costa Mesa, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 196 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Costa Mesa, 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 530+ days.
- 6% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (12 roles).
- 13% of postings list a salary range (26 of 196).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.75/hr, with 54% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Macy's, El Pollo Loco, and Del Taco.
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 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.
- 196Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 196Open 30+ days100% of active
- 12Remote / hybrid6% of active
- 13%List salary26 of 196
- 54%Hourly14 of disclosed
- $141kMedian annual (max)
- $29.75/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 54dMedian agep90 530d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate20
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist20
- Crew / Cashier12
- Store Supervisor / Manager9
- Food Service9
- Cook / Kitchen6
Top occupations (SOC)
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- Managers, All Other2
- Bakers2
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers1
Top sectors
- Retail81
- Food Service / Restaurants68
- Consumer Goods45
- Financial Services16
- Professional Services16
- Technology10
Employment mix
- Unspecified124 · 63%
- Part-time43 · 22%
- Full-time16 · 8%
- Contract8 · 4%
- Intern4 · 2%
- Temporary1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
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Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
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Allied Universal · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.aus.com
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Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
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Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Product Manager, Credit Scores - RemoteProduct Manager
Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
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Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
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Macy's · Costa Mesa, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
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Capital Grille · Costa Mesa, CA · careers.thecapitalgrille.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Sales Associate, South Coast Plaza - Full TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Costa Mesa, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
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Principal Financial · Costa Mesa, CA · careers.principal.com
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Sherwin-Williams · Costa Mesa, CA · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
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Acuity Brands · Costa Mesa, CA · careers.acuityinc.com
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- Assistant Manager(08477) - 230 E. 17th StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Customer Service Rep(08509) - 1510 Baker StreetCook / Kitchen
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Delivery Driver(08509) - 1510 Baker StreetCook / Kitchen
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- General Manager(08477) - 230 E. 17th St
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Assistant Manager(08509) - 1510 Baker StreetCook / Kitchen
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Customer Service Rep(08477) - 230 E. 17th St
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Counter Manager - Kiko Milano, South Coast Plaza - Full TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Macy's · Costa Mesa, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Cosmetics Sales Associate - Kiko Milano, South Coast Plaza - Full TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Macy's · Costa Mesa, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
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El Pollo Loco · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.dayforcehcm.com
posted 1 month ago
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Kiewit · Costa Mesa, CA · kiewitcareers.kiewit.com
posted 1 month ago