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Palo Alto, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($190k vs $138k national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 31% from the last 14 days)

Palo Alto, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Palo Alto, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 598 active job postings tracked here, 34% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and engineering, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Palo Alto, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Palo Alto, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse39——
Engineering28$227k n=3—
Director28$231k n=4—
Data Science19$237k n=10—
Nurse Practitioner14——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers77$190k n=18—
Managers, All Other48$290k n=8—
Project Management Specialists11——
Computer and Information Research Scientists10$241k n=4—
Chief Executives9——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time86$222k n=8—
Intern15——
Part-time15——
Contract15$177k n=3—
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare226$60k n=3—
Technology202$207k n=68—
Media & Entertainment87$177k n=27—
Retail73$260k n=18—
Financial Services61——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse39
  • Engineering28
  • Director28
  • Data Science19
  • Nurse Practitioner14
  • ML / AI Engineering14

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers77
  • Managers, All Other48
  • Project Management Specialists11
  • Computer and Information Research Scientists10
  • Chief Executives9
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare226
  • Technology202
  • Media & Entertainment87
  • Retail73
  • Financial Services61
  • Manufacturing32

Employment mix

  • Unspecified466 · 78%
  • Full-time86 · 14%
  • Intern15 · 3%
  • Part-time15 · 3%
  • Contract15 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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