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Hayward, 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)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

Hayward, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Hayward, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 188 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.

Hayward, CA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail101——
Food Service / Restaurants47——
Consumer Goods25$100k n=13—
Transportation & Logistics14——
Professional Services5——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Warehouse / Stocker8
  • Retail Associate7
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Pharmacy5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail101
  • Food Service / Restaurants47
  • Consumer Goods25
  • Transportation & Logistics14
  • Professional Services5
  • Healthcare4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified171 · 91%
  • Full-time10 · 5%
  • Part-time2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Contract2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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