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El Cerrito, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (29% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (56% open 30+ days)

El Cerrito, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The El Cerrito, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 34 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

El Cerrito, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in El Cerrito, CA.

Top categories

  • Retail Associate7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Crew / Cashier4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • Food Service1
  • Bartender / Barista1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail22
  • Food Service / Restaurants9
  • Consumer Goods5
  • Healthcare4
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 85%
  • Contract3 · 9%
  • Part-time2 · 6%

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