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Los Angeles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $140k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+359 this week — 444 added vs 85 removed)

Los Angeles, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Los Angeles, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,403 active job postings tracked here, 26% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and director, with media & entertainment as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Los Angeles, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Los Angeles, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager113
Director94$207k n=19
Crew / Cashier72
Retail Associate67$24.29/hr n=5
Engineering66

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other311$177k n=50
Software Developers137$193k n=23
Registered Nurses72
Project Management Specialists33$174k n=8
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract141$180k n=58
Full-time112$181k n=51
Part-time88$105k n=8$29.75/hr n=7
Intern40
Temporary20

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment557$186k n=65
Technology478$185k n=66
Food Service / Restaurants452$85k n=26$23.60/hr n=10
Retail402$108k n=20$23.60/hr n=20
Healthcare400$199k n=31

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager113
  • Director94
  • Crew / Cashier72
  • Retail Associate67
  • Engineering66
  • Registered Nurse62

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other311
  • Software Developers137
  • Registered Nurses72
  • Project Management Specialists33
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33
  • Management Analysts30

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment557
  • Technology478
  • Food Service / Restaurants452
  • Retail402
  • Healthcare400
  • Consumer Goods220

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,002 · 83%
  • Contract141 · 6%
  • Full-time112 · 5%
  • Part-time88 · 4%
  • Intern40 · 2%
  • Temporary20 · 1%

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