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Jobs in Goleta, CA
133 active postings tracked in Goleta, CA · collapsed to 130 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 133 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and beauty advisor / stylist, with retail as the leading sector.
- 59% 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 49 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 305+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (14 of 133).
- 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.
- 133Active postings
- 28Posted this week
- 78Open 30+ days59% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary14 of 133
- 57%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $156kMedian annual (max)
- $29.80/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 49dMedian 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
- Retail79
- Food Service / Restaurants28
- Government / Public Sector26
- Manufacturing26
- Consumer Goods25
- Real Estate8
Employment mix
- Unspecified106 · 80%
- Part-time12 · 9%
- Full-time8 · 6%
- Contract4 · 3%
- Temporary2 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Electrical Engineer SrEngineering
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Electrical Engineering Technology Manager
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Program Management Associate, Santa Barbara, CA
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Infrared Camera Systems Engineer SrEngineering
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Production Operations Program Lead
Lockheed Martin · Goleta, CA · lockheedmartinjobs.com
posted 2 months ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Ross Stores · Goleta, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 3 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1376888-3)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Goleta, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350992-2)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Goleta, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 5 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1379981-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Goleta, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360357-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Goleta, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified Technician
Costco · Goleta, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago