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Northridge, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+31 this week — 31 added vs 0 removed)

Northridge, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Northridge, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 217 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and food service, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and food service.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Northridge, CA job market

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

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other14——
Registered Nurses11——
Software Developers10$190k n=4—
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6——
Fast Food and Counter Workers6——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time10——
Contract7——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail103$187k n=6$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare76——
Food Service / Restaurants36——
Consumer Goods34—$29.85/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics14$200k n=5—

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Food Service10
  • Registered Nurse9
  • Crew / Cashier9
  • Engineering7
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other14
  • Registered Nurses11
  • Software Developers10
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Occupational Therapists5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail103
  • Healthcare76
  • Food Service / Restaurants36
  • Consumer Goods34
  • Transportation & Logistics14
  • Technology13

Employment mix

  • Unspecified178 · 82%
  • Part-time20 · 9%
  • Full-time10 · 5%
  • Contract7 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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