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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 (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+348 this week — 549 added vs 201 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 2,649 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 / Manager138—$23.60/hr n=4
Director99$203k n=18—
Retail Associate85——
Crew / Cashier79——
Engineering70$125k n=5—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other314$170k n=47—
Software Developers137$196k n=22—
Registered Nurses70——
Project Management Specialists36$174k n=8—
Management Analysts34——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract147$175k n=66—
Full-time113$188k n=51—
Part-time111$105k n=10$29.75/hr n=8
Intern39——
Temporary29——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment572$186k n=68—
Retail527$110k n=19$24.39/hr n=20
Technology497$200k n=71—
Food Service / Restaurants490$85k n=26$23.60/hr n=13
Healthcare422$199k n=29—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager138
  • Director99
  • Retail Associate85
  • Crew / Cashier79
  • Engineering70
  • Registered Nurse62

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other314
  • Software Developers137
  • Registered Nurses70
  • Project Management Specialists36
  • Management Analysts34
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers33

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment572
  • Retail527
  • Technology497
  • Food Service / Restaurants490
  • Healthcare422
  • Professional Services251

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,210 · 83%
  • Contract147 · 6%
  • Full-time113 · 4%
  • Part-time111 · 4%
  • Intern39 · 1%
  • Temporary29 · 1%

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