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Long Beach, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+96 this week — 96 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($157k vs $136k national)
  • 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 327 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in food service 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 food service 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
Food Service20——
Engineering19$201k n=4—
Retail Associate19—$29.75/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager19$123k n=3—
Crew / Cashier16——

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-time39—$29.85/hr n=10
Contract22$149k n=6—
Full-time8——
Temporary2——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail102$123k n=4$29.80/hr n=16
Food Service / Restaurants92—$23.47/hr n=4
Healthcare65——
Manufacturing51$181k n=12—
Consumer Goods46—$29.85/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Food Service20
  • Engineering19
  • Retail Associate19
  • Store Supervisor / Manager19
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist16

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

  • Retail102
  • Food Service / Restaurants92
  • Healthcare65
  • Manufacturing51
  • Consumer Goods46
  • Transportation & Logistics12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified254 · 78%
  • Part-time39 · 12%
  • Contract22 · 7%
  • Full-time8 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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