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La Jolla, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (0% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

La Jolla, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The La Jolla, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 36 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

La Jolla, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in La Jolla, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time8$29.85/hr n=6
Full-time4
Contract2

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail18$29.85/hr n=8
Food Service / Restaurants15
Consumer Goods12$29.85/hr n=8
Financial Services4$128k n=3
Healthcare1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3
  • Food Service2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Bartenders1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail18
  • Food Service / Restaurants15
  • Consumer Goods12
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare1
  • Manufacturing1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified22 · 61%
  • Part-time8 · 22%
  • Full-time4 · 11%
  • Contract2 · 6%

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