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Palmdale, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay matches the national median ($123k vs $130k national)

Palmdale, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Palmdale, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 459 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and store supervisor / manager, with manufacturing 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 engineering and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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
Engineering74$159k n=6—
Store Supervisor / Manager23——
Food Service17——
Crew / Cashier16——
Retail Associate14—$29.75/hr n=4

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24—$29.85/hr n=10
Full-time24$124k n=17—
Contract11——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing294$124k n=20—
Government / Public Sector291$124k n=20—
Retail81—$29.85/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants71——
Consumer Goods31$112k n=4$29.85/hr n=12

Top categories

  • Engineering74
  • Store Supervisor / Manager23
  • Food Service17
  • Crew / Cashier16
  • Retail Associate14
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers66
  • Management Analysts20
  • Managers, All Other13
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Industrial Engineers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing294
  • Government / Public Sector291
  • Retail81
  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Professional Services10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified397 · 86%
  • Part-time24 · 5%
  • Full-time24 · 5%
  • Contract11 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 0%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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