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Hayward, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($121k vs $135k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)

Hayward, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Hayward, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 153 active job postings tracked here, 69% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, 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 retail associate.
  • 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
Retail91——
Food Service / Restaurants44$85k n=3—
Consumer Goods15——
Transportation & Logistics12——
Technology3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Retail Associate10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Delivery Driver6
  • Food Service5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General7
  • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Stockers and Order Fillers4
  • Managers, All Other4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants44
  • Consumer Goods15
  • Transportation & Logistics12
  • Technology3
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified132 · 86%
  • Part-time8 · 5%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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