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Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA
155 active postings tracked in Huntington Beach, CA · collapsed to 125 roles.
Huntington Beach, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
Huntington Beach, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Huntington Beach, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 62% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 62% of postings in Huntington Beach, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 17 new postings have appeared this week — about 11% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 231 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1941+ days.
- 13% of postings list a salary range (20 of 155).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 65% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, PetSmart, and Ulta Beauty.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in beauty advisor / stylist and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Huntington Beach, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Huntington Beach, CA.
- 155Active postings
- 17Posted this week
- 96Open 30+ days62% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 13%List salary20 of 155
- 65%Hourly13 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 231dMedian agep90 1941d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist12
- Retail Associate11
- Crew / Cashier11
- Cook / Kitchen8
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other6
- Pharmacy Technicians6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Customer Service Representatives3
- Retail Salespersons3
- Software Developers2
Top sectors
- Retail103
- Consumer Goods45
- Food Service / Restaurants40
- Healthcare11
- Manufacturing8
- Financial Services3
Employment mix
- Unspecified98 · 63%
- Part-time46 · 30%
- Full-time5 · 3%
- Temporary3 · 2%
- Contract2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift Leader (P1-1360203-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Huntington Beach, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 days ago
- Cook (P1-1383320-1)Food Service
Panda Express · Huntington Beach, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 2 days ago
- Housekeeper/ Room Attendant ($28.90/hour)
Hyatt · Huntington Beach, CA · careers.hyatt.com
posted 2 days ago
- Seasonal Dinner Entry Level Cook – Watertable ($28.90/hr.)Food Service
Hyatt · Huntington Beach, CA · careers.hyatt.com
posted 2 days ago
- Overnight Security Officer ($28.90/hour)
Hyatt · Huntington Beach, CA · careers.hyatt.com
posted 2 days ago
- Associate× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Huntington Beach, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Huntington Beach, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Catering Coodinator× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Huntington Beach, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Manager× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Huntington Beach, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Huntington Beach, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Beauty Advisor - Part TimeBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Sephora · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · jobs.sephora.com
posted 4 days ago
- Delivery Driver(08142) - 16486 Bolsa Chica StDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 days ago
- Sales and Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Sephora · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · jobs.sephora.com
posted 5 days ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 3 openings
Petco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petco.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Part-Time Field Sales AssociateRetail Associate
Sherwin-Williams · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Veterinary Assistant
Petco · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · careers.petco.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager(08142) - 16486 Bolsa Chica StStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · HUNTINGTON BEACH, California, United States · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 1 week ago