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Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
56 active postings tracked in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · collapsed to 49 roles.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Job Market Score
- 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 ($29.75/hr vs $26/hr national)
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 56 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 49 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1020+ days.
- 29% of postings list a salary range (16 of 56).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.75/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are KFC, Lowe's, and PetSmart.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
- 56Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 56Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 29%List salary16 of 56
- 75%Hourly12 of disclosed
- $119kMedian annual (max)
- $29.75/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 49dMedian agep90 1020d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate8
- Crew / Cashier6
- Restaurant Manager / GM5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
- Food Service3
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers3
- General and Operations Managers2
- Managers, All Other1
Top sectors
- Retail27
- Food Service / Restaurants21
- Consumer Goods15
- Healthcare8
- Financial Services3
Employment mix
- Unspecified30 · 54%
- Part-time23 · 41%
- Full-time3 · 5%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales and Store Support
Albertsons · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$17.10–$28.95/hr · posted 4 weeks ago
- Full Time - Sales Associate - Tools - OpeningRetail Associate
Lowe's · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · talent.lowes.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Part Time - Fulfillment Associate - FlexibleWarehouse / Stocker
Lowe's · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · talent.lowes.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - ClosingRetail Associate
Lowe's · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · talent.lowes.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Bank Sales & Service Representative (Universal Banker)× 2 openings
First Citizens Bank · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.firstcitizens.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Cashier Part TimeCrew / Cashier
Lowe's · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 month ago
- Store CrewFood Service
7-Eleven · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.7-eleven.com
posted 1 month ago
- Warehouse Part Time DaysWarehouse / Stocker
Lowe's · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 month ago
- Full Time - Sales Associate - Building Materials - OpeningRetail Associate
Lowe's · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 month ago
- KFC Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- KFC Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- KFC General ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Phlebotomist IHealthcare Other
Quest Diagnostics · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · hdox.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago
- Catering LeadFood Service
Panera Bread · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 1 month ago
- Manager
Panera Bread · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 1 month ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Panera Bread · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate
Ross Stores · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 1 month ago
- Elite StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- Master StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- Branch Manager (New Business Development)
First Citizens Bank · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.firstcitizens.com
$115k · posted 2 months ago