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Pasadena, 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 is above the national median ($57.50/hr vs $26/hr national)

Pasadena, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Pasadena, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 332 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and crew / cashier, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Pasadena, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Registered Nurse24—$76/hr n=22
Crew / Cashier15——
Store Supervisor / Manager14——
Retail Associate13——
Server / Host11——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time49$180k n=4$47.50/hr n=24
Full-time45$59k n=3$74/hr n=40
Intern16——
Contract12——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare143$180k n=3$71.50/hr n=68
Food Service / Restaurants96——
Professional Services88—$72/hr n=67
Retail58$193k n=6$29.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods31—$29.85/hr n=6

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse24
  • Crew / Cashier15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate13
  • Server / Host11
  • Food Service11

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other12
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers8
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Bartenders4
  • Waiters and Waitresses3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare143
  • Food Service / Restaurants96
  • Professional Services88
  • Retail58
  • Consumer Goods31
  • Financial Services16

Employment mix

  • Unspecified209 · 63%
  • Part-time49 · 15%
  • Full-time45 · 14%
  • Intern16 · 5%
  • Contract12 · 4%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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