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Jobs in Goleta, CA
132 active postings tracked in Goleta, CA · collapsed to 129 roles.
Goleta, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.80/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+28 this week — 28 added vs 0 removed)
Goleta, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Goleta, CA job market is currently stable, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 132 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.
- 58% of postings in Goleta, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 28 new postings have appeared this week — about 21% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 51 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 305+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (14 of 132).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.80/hr, with 57% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Lockheed Martin, and Albertsons.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in engineering and beauty advisor / stylist.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Goleta, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Goleta, CA.
- 132Active postings
- 28Posted this week
- 77Open 30+ days58% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary14 of 132
- 57%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $156kMedian annual (max)
- $29.80/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 51dMedian agep90 305d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Engineering8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Cook / Kitchen6
- Bartender / Barista5
- Crew / Cashier5
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers7
- Managers, All Other5
- Pharmacy Technicians4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
Top sectors
- Retail78
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Government / Public Sector26
- Manufacturing26
- Consumer Goods25
- Real Estate8
Employment mix
- Unspecified106 · 80%
- Part-time11 · 8%
- Full-time8 · 6%
- Contract4 · 3%
- Temporary2 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Grocery ClerkMerchandiser / Stocker
Kroger · Goleta, CA · krogerfamilycareers.com
$18.21–$28.95/hr · posted 1 day ago
- Server Assistant – Lulio Restaurant (Seasonal)Server / Host
Marriott · Goleta, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 2 days ago
- CashierCrew / Cashier
Kroger · Goleta, CA · krogerfamilycareers.com
$18.21–$23.60/hr · posted 2 days ago
- Quality Engineer - Goleta, CAEngineering
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
$67k–$118k · posted 3 days ago
- Manufacturing Planner
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
$50k–$88k · posted 3 days ago
- Meetings and Special Events Manager
Marriott · Goleta, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 days ago
- Server - In Room Dining (Seasonal)Server / Host
Marriott · Goleta, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Tray Attendant - In Room Dining (Seasonal)
Marriott · Goleta, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Bartender-Pool (Seasonal)Bartender / Barista
Marriott · Goleta, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Bartender - O'Bar & Terrace (Seasonal)Bartender / Barista
Marriott · Goleta, CA · ejwl.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Retail Sales and Store Support
Albertsons · Goleta, CA · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Deli AssociateCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Albertsons · Goleta, CA · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
most recent posted 5 days ago
- Night Crew StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Albertsons · Goleta, CA · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- (8232) Goleta: Customer Service Rep
Domino's Pizza · Goleta, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 5 days ago
- (8232) Goleta: Assistant Manager and Shift RunnersStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Goleta, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 5 days ago
- (8232) Goleta: Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Goleta, CA · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 5 days ago