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Cooling

Pasadena, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+25 this week — 25 added vs 0 removed)

Pasadena, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Pasadena, CA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 198 active job postings tracked here, 35% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • 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 employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract21——
Part-time20—$29.85/hr n=5
Intern15——
Full-time7——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants71——
Healthcare63——
Retail53$193k n=3$29.85/hr n=7
Financial Services19$56k n=6—
Consumer Goods19—$29.85/hr n=7

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager14
  • Retail Associate13
  • Server / Host10
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead10
  • Food Service7

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other25
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
  • Management Analysts5
  • Cooks, Restaurant4
  • Software Developers4
  • Bartenders4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants71
  • Healthcare63
  • Retail53
  • Financial Services19
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Technology11

Employment mix

  • Unspecified133 · 67%
  • Contract21 · 11%
  • Part-time20 · 10%
  • Intern15 · 8%
  • Full-time7 · 4%
  • Temporary2 · 1%

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