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Lakewood, 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 ($180k vs $130k national)

Lakewood, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Lakewood, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 152 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service and retail associate, with retail 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 food service and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Lakewood, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Lakewood, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13$198k n=4—
Contract6——
Full-time5——
Temporary3——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail91——
Food Service / Restaurants45——
Consumer Goods22——
Healthcare13$198k n=4—
Professional Services5——

Top categories

  • Food Service12
  • Retail Associate12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist8
  • Pharmacy6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • General and Operations Managers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants45
  • Consumer Goods22
  • Healthcare13
  • Professional Services5
  • Financial Services2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified124 · 82%
  • Part-time13 · 9%
  • Contract6 · 4%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Temporary3 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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