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Downey, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

Downey, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Downey, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 201 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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-time32$198k n=4$29.80/hr n=8
Full-time23$106k n=4—
Temporary4——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare78$198k n=4$34.98/hr n=3
Retail73—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants40——
Consumer Goods28—$29.85/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics10$106k n=4—

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse33
  • Retail Associate15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist13
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Physician / Doctor7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses27
  • Managers, All Other3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Physical Therapists2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare78
  • Retail73
  • Food Service / Restaurants40
  • Consumer Goods28
  • Transportation & Logistics10
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified140 · 70%
  • Part-time32 · 16%
  • Full-time23 · 11%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%

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