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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 51 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1022+ 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)
- 51dMedian agep90 1022d (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
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
Del Taco · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 2 months ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Del Taco · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · apply.jobappnetwork.com
$83k–$91k · posted 2 months ago
- Team MemberCrew / Cashier
Del Taco · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 2 months ago
- Shift ManagerFood Service
Del Taco · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · apply.jobappnetwork.com
posted 2 months ago
- Taco Bell District Manager - San Diego
Taco Bell · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.tacobell.com
posted 3 months ago
- Registered Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$24.22–$34.98/hr · posted 4 months ago
- Area Chief of Staff Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$149k–$215k · posted 4 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier
Chipotle · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 5 months ago
- Client Service Coordinator - 001227
Banfield Pet Hospital · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$16.93–$21.63/hr · posted 5 months ago
- Veterinary Assisstant
Banfield Pet Hospital · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$17.60–$22.49/hr · posted 6 months ago
- Pet Care Assistant - 001227× 2 openings
Banfield Pet Hospital · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$15–$18.31/hr · most recent posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.ulta.com
posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.17–$29.95/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Shift LeadShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Walgreens · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 month ago
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 1 month ago
- Taco Bell Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Taco Bell · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.tacobell.com
posted 1 month ago