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Lake Forest, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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)

Lake Forest, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Lake Forest, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 98 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lake Forest, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lake Forest, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20$180k n=3$29.85/hr n=7
Full-time3——
Contract2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants53$140k n=4—
Retail29—$29.85/hr n=9
Consumer Goods22$120k n=3$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare6$180k n=3—
Education4——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Food Service7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Restaurant Manager / GM6
  • Retail Associate4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Bartenders2
  • Waiters and Waitresses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants53
  • Retail29
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Healthcare6
  • Education4
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified73 · 74%
  • Part-time20 · 20%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Contract2 · 2%

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