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Fountain Valley, 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)

Fountain Valley, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Fountain Valley, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 157 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen, 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 store supervisor / manager and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Fountain Valley, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Fountain Valley, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time9—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Contract1——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail80—$29.85/hr n=6
Manufacturing44——
Food Service / Restaurants22——
Healthcare15——
Professional Services10——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Pharmacy7
  • Registered Nurse4
  • Retail Associate4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other13
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Software Developers1
  • Data Scientists1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail80
  • Manufacturing44
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Healthcare15
  • Professional Services10
  • Consumer Goods9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified143 · 91%
  • Part-time9 · 6%
  • Full-time2 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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