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Long Beach, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($159k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+49 this week — 49 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 29% from the last 14 days)

Long Beach, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Long Beach, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 321 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Long Beach, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Long Beach, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering23$227k n=5—
Retail Associate21—$29.75/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier20——
Food Service16——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist16——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers26$189k n=10—
Registered Nurses17——
Managers, All Other15$133k n=3—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14——
Fast Food and Counter Workers9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$29.85/hr n=10
Contract20$140k n=5—
Full-time10——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants88——
Healthcare65——
Manufacturing53$193k n=12—
Consumer Goods46—$29.85/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Engineering23
  • Retail Associate21
  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Food Service16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers26
  • Registered Nurses17
  • Managers, All Other15
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants88
  • Healthcare65
  • Manufacturing53
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified249 · 78%
  • Part-time38 · 12%
  • Contract20 · 6%
  • Full-time10 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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