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Downey, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($25k vs $136k national)
  • Few reposted listings (22% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

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, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and beauty advisor / stylist, 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 beauty advisor / stylist.
  • 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 category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse38$25k n=5—
Beauty Advisor / Stylist13——
Retail Associate13——
Crew / Cashier9——
Store Supervisor / Manager8——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurses37$25k n=5—
Retail Salespersons5——
Managers, All Other5——
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3——
Fast Food and Counter Workers3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time23—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time14$25k n=6—
Temporary3——
Intern2——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare83$25k n=5—
Retail54—$29.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods33—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants25——
Real Estate2——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse38
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Retail Associate13
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Food Service5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses37
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare83
  • Retail54
  • Consumer Goods33
  • Food Service / Restaurants25
  • Real Estate2
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified119 · 73%
  • Part-time23 · 14%
  • Full-time14 · 9%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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