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Encinitas, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 11 added vs 3 removed)

Encinitas, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Encinitas, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 37 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in cook / kitchen and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in cook / kitchen and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Encinitas, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time10$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time3
Contract2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail14$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants14
Consumer Goods14$29.85/hr n=6
Real Estate6
Financial Services4

Top categories

  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • VP1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Chief Executives1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail14
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Real Estate6
  • Financial Services4
  • Transportation & Logistics1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified22 · 59%
  • Part-time10 · 27%
  • Full-time3 · 8%
  • Contract2 · 5%

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