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Los Angeles Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($134k vs $133k national)
  • Few reposted listings (1% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (8% open 30+ days)

Los Angeles job market overview (May 2026)

The Los Angeles job market is currently stable, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 123 active job postings tracked here, 8% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and backend, with media & entertainment as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in director and backend.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Los Angeles job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Los Angeles.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Director7$133k n=3—
Backend3——
HR3——
Technical PM3——
Account Executive2——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other24$181k n=4—
Software Developers15$201k n=6—
Project Management Specialists3——
Management Analysts3——
Computer and Information Research Scientists2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Media & Entertainment102$131k n=27—
Technology20$106k n=18—
Retail13$110k n=3—
Consumer Goods13$110k n=3—
Financial Services4——

Top categories

  • Director7
  • Backend3
  • HR3
  • Technical PM3
  • Account Executive2
  • Data Engineering2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other24
  • Software Developers15
  • Project Management Specialists3
  • Management Analysts3
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists2
  • Security Guards2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Media & Entertainment102
  • Technology20
  • Retail13
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Financial Services4
  • Healthcare1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified117 · 95%
  • Part-time2 · 2%
  • Contract2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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