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Goleta, 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)

Goleta, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Goleta, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 176 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering 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 engineering and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Goleta, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time12—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time6$200k n=4—
Contract4——
Intern3——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail90—$29.85/hr n=7
Consumer Goods64—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants33——
Manufacturing27——
Government / Public Sector27——

Top categories

  • Engineering14
  • Cook / Kitchen9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Server / Host6
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Bartender / Barista6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers6
  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail90
  • Consumer Goods64
  • Food Service / Restaurants33
  • Manufacturing27
  • Government / Public Sector27
  • Real Estate25

Employment mix

  • Unspecified150 · 85%
  • Part-time12 · 7%
  • Full-time6 · 3%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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