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Long Beach, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($159k vs $136k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+74 this week — 74 added vs 0 removed)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (27% open 30+ 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 320 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and engineering, 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 crew / cashier and engineering.
  • 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
Crew / Cashier20——
Engineering19$201k n=4—
Retail Associate19—$29.75/hr n=4
Food Service16——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist16——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers26$175k n=6—
Registered Nurses17——
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14——
Managers, All Other13$133k n=3—
Fast Food and Counter Workers9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time38—$29.85/hr n=10
Contract21$149k n=6—
Full-time10——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=13
Food Service / Restaurants88——
Healthcare65——
Manufacturing51$181k n=12—
Consumer Goods46—$29.85/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier20
  • Engineering19
  • Retail Associate19
  • Food Service16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist16
  • Store Supervisor / Manager16

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers26
  • Registered Nurses17
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers9
  • Retail Salespersons8

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail95
  • Food Service / Restaurants88
  • Healthcare65
  • Manufacturing51
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified247 · 77%
  • Part-time38 · 12%
  • Contract21 · 7%
  • Full-time10 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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