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Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA
106 active postings tracked in Costa Mesa, CA · collapsed to 94 roles.
Costa Mesa, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (11% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+17 this week — 17 added vs 0 removed)
Costa Mesa, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Costa Mesa, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 106 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.
- 38% of postings in Costa Mesa, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 17 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 754+ days.
- 5% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (5 roles).
- 10% of postings list a salary range (11 of 106).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 73% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Macy's, Domino's Pizza, and EssilorLuxottica.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- 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.
- 106Active postings
- 17Posted this week
- 40Open 30+ days38% of active
- 5Remote / hybrid5% of active
- 10%List salary11 of 106
- 73%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 754d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate18
- 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
Top sectors
- Retail63
- Consumer Goods43
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Financial Services11
- Technology10
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified66 · 62%
- Part-time27 · 25%
- Full-time9 · 8%
- Contract4 · 4%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Commercial Solutions Leader
Honeywell · Costa Mesa, CA · ibqbjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(08477) - 230 E. 17th StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Customer Service Rep(08509) - 1510 Baker StreetCook / Kitchen
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Delivery Driver(08509) - 1510 Baker StreetCook / Kitchen
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- General Manager(08477) - 230 E. 17th StCrew / Cashier
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(08509) - 1510 Baker StreetCook / Kitchen
Domino's Pizza · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Pizza Hut · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.pizzahut.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Assistant Restaurant LeaderRestaurant Manager / GM
Raising Cane's · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Customer Experience Lead-South Coast Plaza - Bear StrCustomer Success× 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Costa Mesa, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Seasonal Associate-South Coast Plaza - Bristol × 2 openings
Victoria's Secret · Costa Mesa, California, United States · vsco.taleo.net
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate - South Coast PlazaRetail Associate
LVMH · Costa Mesa, CA · lvmh.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- New Logo Account Executive - Healthcare Vertical - RemoteAccount Executive
Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 weeks ago
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Petco · Costa Mesa, CA · careers.petco.com
posted 4 weeks ago
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AvalonBay Communities · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.avalonbay.com
posted 1 month ago
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Experian · Costa Mesa, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 month ago