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Jobs in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
42 active postings tracked in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · collapsed to 32 roles.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 40% of postings in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 11 new postings have appeared this week — about 26% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 15 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 2037+ days.
- 19% of postings list a salary range (8 of 42).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 75% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Panera Bread, KFC, and PetSmart.
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.
- 42Active postings
- 11Posted this week
- 17Open 30+ days40% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 19%List salary8 of 42
- 75%Hourly6 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 15dMedian agep90 2037d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- KFC Assistant Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC General ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Sales Associate Target OpticalRetail Associate× 2 openings
EssilorLuxottica · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · careers.essilorluxottica.com
most recent posted 9 hours ago
- Taco Bell Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Taco Bell · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.tacobell.com
posted 15 hours ago
- KFC Shift SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- KFC Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
KFC · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.kfc.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Pharmacy CashierCrew / Cashier
Walgreens · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · jobs.walgreens.com
posted 1 day ago