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Palmdale, CA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is below the national median ($120k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+81 this week — 81 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (17% appear duplicated)

Palmdale, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Palmdale, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 437 active job postings tracked here, 30% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Palmdale, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering57$176k n=9—
Retail Associate19—$29.75/hr n=6
Food Service17——
Store Supervisor / Manager17——
Crew / Cashier13——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers95$142k n=3—
Managers, All Other32——
Management Analysts28$83k n=3—
Retail Salespersons8——
Fast Food and Counter Workers7——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$29.80/hr n=12
Full-time17$124k n=13$29.85/hr n=3
Contract16$96k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing304$115k n=24—
Government / Public Sector303$115k n=24—
Retail69—$29.85/hr n=14
Food Service / Restaurants58——
Consumer Goods34—$29.85/hr n=13

Top categories

  • Engineering57
  • Retail Associate19
  • Food Service17
  • Store Supervisor / Manager17
  • Crew / Cashier13
  • Director8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers95
  • Managers, All Other32
  • Management Analysts28
  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers7
  • Industrial Engineers6

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing304
  • Government / Public Sector303
  • Retail69
  • Food Service / Restaurants58
  • Consumer Goods34
  • Telecommunications4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified371 · 85%
  • Part-time33 · 8%
  • Full-time17 · 4%
  • Contract16 · 4%

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