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Jobs in La Jolla, CA
59 active postings tracked in La Jolla, CA · collapsed to 52 roles.
La Jolla, CA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
La Jolla, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The La Jolla, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 59 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in La Jolla, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 43 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 959+ days.
- 20% of postings list a salary range (12 of 59).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 50% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Aya Healthcare, PetSmart, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- 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.
- 59Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 59Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 20%List salary12 of 59
- 50%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $173kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 43dMedian agep90 959d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate6
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
- Crew / Cashier4
- Registered Nurse3
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead2
- Delivery Driver2
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel1
- Pharmacy Technicians1
Top sectors
- Retail22
- Food Service / Restaurants20
- Healthcare17
- Professional Services16
- Consumer Goods11
- Financial Services3
Employment mix
- Unspecified47 · 80%
- Part-time8 · 14%
- Full-time3 · 5%
- Contract1 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Veterinarian× 2 openings
Banfield Pet Hospital · La Jolla, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$125k–$180k · most recent posted 1 month ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · La Jolla, CA · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 2 months ago
- Business Banker
First Citizens Bank · La Jolla, CA · jobs.firstcitizens.com
$128k · posted 2 months ago
- Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full TimeRetail Associate
Arhaus · La Jolla, CA · recruiting.ultipro.com
posted 2 months ago
- Commercial Banker
First Citizens Bank · La Jolla, CA · jobs.firstcitizens.com
$166k · posted 3 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360236-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · La Jolla, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Area Chief of Staff Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital · La Jolla, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$149k–$215k · posted 4 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350869-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · La Jolla, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · La Jolla, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · La Jolla, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- 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
- Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy
Walgreens · La Jolla, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer Overnight Patrol Detail
Allied Universal · La Jolla, CA · jobs.aus.com
posted 1 month ago
- Security Officer - Retail Plaza Driving Patrol
Allied Universal · La Jolla, CA · jobs.aus.com
posted 4 weeks ago