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Los Angeles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($160k vs $136k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+440 this week — 440 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)

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 2,392 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 / Manager119——
Director93$203k n=26—
Retail Associate73—$26.17/hr n=4
Crew / Cashier72——
Engineering65$161k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other312$177k n=52—
Software Developers138$192k n=24—
Registered Nurses72——
Project Management Specialists33$174k n=8—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract156$175k n=73—
Full-time144$200k n=84—
Part-time89$105k n=9$29.75/hr n=11
Intern40$127k n=3—
Temporary22$70k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment558$186k n=123—
Technology471$202k n=100—
Food Service / Restaurants445$85k n=29$21/hr n=3
Healthcare403$172k n=38—
Retail394$105k n=23$29.75/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager119
  • Director93
  • Retail Associate73
  • Crew / Cashier72
  • Engineering65
  • Registered Nurse61

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other312
  • Software Developers138
  • Registered Nurses72
  • Project Management Specialists33
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33
  • Management Analysts30

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment558
  • Technology471
  • Food Service / Restaurants445
  • Healthcare403
  • Retail394
  • Professional Services218

Employment mix

  • Unspecified1,941 · 81%
  • Contract156 · 7%
  • Full-time144 · 6%
  • Part-time89 · 4%
  • Intern40 · 2%
  • Temporary22 · 1%

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