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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Net hiring is positive (+11 this week — 11 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (24% appear duplicated)

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Rancho Santa Margarita, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 42 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • 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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail21—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods14—$29.85/hr n=6
Financial Services1——
Healthcare1——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Retail Associate5
  • Restaurant Manager / GM4
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Food Service2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Managers, All Other3
  • General and Operations Managers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail21
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods14
  • Financial Services1
  • Healthcare1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified26 · 62%
  • Part-time13 · 31%
  • Full-time3 · 7%

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