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Jobs in La Jolla, CA
36 active postings tracked in La Jolla, CA.
La Jolla, CA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 53% of postings in La Jolla, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 2 new postings have appeared this week — about 6% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 34 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 33% of postings list a salary range (12 of 36).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Domino's Pizza, and Panda Express.
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.
- 36Active postings
- 2Posted this week
- 19Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 33%List salary12 of 36
- 67%Hourly8 of disclosed
- $126kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 34dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
Top sectors
- Retail18
- Food Service / Restaurants15
- Consumer Goods12
- Financial Services4
- Healthcare1
- Manufacturing1
Employment mix
- Unspecified22 · 61%
- Part-time8 · 22%
- Full-time4 · 11%
- Contract2 · 6%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · La Jolla, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · La Jolla, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Retail Customer Service AssociateCrew / Cashier
FedEx · La Jolla, California, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 week ago
- Oakley - Specialized Consultant
EssilorLuxottica · La Jolla, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Walgreens · La Jolla, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 21 hours ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · La Jolla, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Oakley - Sales AssociateRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · La Jolla, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 week ago
- Route Sales Rep Vacation Relief
Peet's Coffee · La Jolla, CA · peets.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago