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Downey, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)

Downey, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Downey, CA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 162 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and retail associate, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in registered nurse and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Downey, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time26$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time11
Temporary2
Contract2
Intern2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare84
Retail50$29.85/hr n=7
Consumer Goods36$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants25
Real Estate5

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse42
  • Retail Associate13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses41
  • Managers, All Other5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Software Developers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare84
  • Retail50
  • Consumer Goods36
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Real Estate5
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified119 · 73%
  • Part-time26 · 16%
  • Full-time11 · 7%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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