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Milpitas, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($165k vs $130k national)
  • High share of long-open postings (97% open 30+ days)

Milpitas, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Milpitas, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 155 active job postings tracked here, 97% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and engineering, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Milpitas, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Milpitas, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate12——
Engineering9$152k n=5—
Store Supervisor / Manager9——
Food Service8——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time45$165k n=40—
Part-time22—$29.85/hr n=5
Contract8——
Intern2——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology54$165k n=39—
Retail44—$29.85/hr n=7
Consumer Goods40$100k n=3$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants31——
Healthcare10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Engineering9
  • Store Supervisor / Manager9
  • Food Service8
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8
  • Embedded6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Software Developers2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology54
  • Retail44
  • Consumer Goods40
  • Food Service / Restaurants31
  • Healthcare10
  • Professional Services8

Employment mix

  • Unspecified76 · 49%
  • Full-time45 · 29%
  • Part-time22 · 14%
  • Contract8 · 5%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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