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Lake Forest, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (19% appear duplicated)

Lake Forest, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Lake Forest, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist, with food service / restaurants 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 crew / cashier and beauty advisor / stylist.
  • 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-time16—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants41——
Retail31—$29.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods17—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare2——
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Food Service5
  • Retail Associate5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Managers, All Other3
  • General and Operations Managers2
  • Cooks, Restaurant2
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants41
  • Retail31
  • Consumer Goods17
  • Healthcare2
  • Financial Services1
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified49 · 71%
  • Part-time16 · 23%
  • Full-time3 · 4%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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