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Escondido, 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 matches the national median ($122k vs $130k national)

Escondido, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Escondido, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 228 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Escondido, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Crew / Cashier22——
Store Supervisor / Manager21——
Retail Associate19—$29.75/hr n=3
Restaurant Manager / GM13$85k n=3—
Food Service13——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time53$180k n=4$29.85/hr n=7
Full-time5——
Contract2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail88—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants88$85k n=3—
Consumer Goods50$120k n=5$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare24$180k n=5—
Professional Services17——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Store Supervisor / Manager21
  • Retail Associate19
  • Restaurant Manager / GM13
  • Food Service13
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail88
  • Food Service / Restaurants88
  • Consumer Goods50
  • Healthcare24
  • Professional Services17
  • Manufacturing9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified166 · 73%
  • Part-time53 · 23%
  • Full-time5 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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