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Jobs in Lakewood, CA
152 active postings tracked in Lakewood, CA · collapsed to 138 roles.
Lakewood, 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 ($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.
- 100% of postings in Lakewood, 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 67 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 347+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (9 of 152).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $180k.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, JCPenney, and Banfield Pet Hospital.
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.
- 152Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 152Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary9 of 152
- 11%Hourly1 of disclosed
- $180kMedian annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 67dMedian agep90 347d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Beauty Consultant - Lakewood Ctr MallBeauty Advisor / Stylist
JCPenney · Lakewood, CA · jobs.jcp.com
posted 1 year ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Del Taco · Lakewood, CA · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 1 year ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Del Taco · Lakewood, CA · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 1 year ago
- _Lead 2nd Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Lakewood, CA · myjobs.adp.com
posted 4 years ago
- _2nd Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Lakewood, CA · myjobs.adp.com
posted 4 years ago
- _1st Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Zumiez · Lakewood, CA · myjobs.adp.com
posted 10 years ago
- Sales AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Lakewood, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Community Lending Officer - Bell Gardens
Citigroup · Lakewood, CA · citi.eightfold.ai
posted 1 month ago
- LensCrafters - EyeCare Advisor
EssilorLuxottica · Lakewood, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales Associate LensCraftersRetail Associate
EssilorLuxottica · Lakewood, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
posted 1 month ago