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Los Angeles, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($162k vs $137k national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+334 this week — 495 added vs 161 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 2,490 active job postings tracked here, 25% 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 / Manager118——
Director99$207k n=21—
Crew / Cashier74——
Retail Associate71—$27.02/hr n=4
Engineering67——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other315$173k n=50—
Software Developers138$196k n=22—
Registered Nurses71——
Project Management Specialists36$174k n=8—
Management Analysts34——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract136$180k n=59—
Full-time114$188k n=51—
Part-time97$105k n=8$29.75/hr n=7
Intern38——
Temporary21——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment565$185k n=71—
Technology486$204k n=67—
Food Service / Restaurants465$85k n=27$23.60/hr n=4
Retail421$110k n=17$27.35/hr n=12
Healthcare401$199k n=29—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager118
  • Director99
  • Crew / Cashier74
  • Retail Associate71
  • Engineering67
  • Registered Nurse59

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other315
  • Software Developers138
  • Registered Nurses71
  • Project Management Specialists36
  • Management Analysts34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment565
  • Technology486
  • Food Service / Restaurants465
  • Retail421
  • Healthcare401
  • Professional Services250

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,084 · 84%
  • Contract136 · 5%
  • Full-time114 · 5%
  • Part-time97 · 4%
  • Intern38 · 2%
  • Temporary21 · 1%

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