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Redwood City, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($281k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Redwood City, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Redwood City, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 178 active job postings tracked here, 38% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in healthcare other and cook / kitchen, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in healthcare other and cook / kitchen.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Redwood City, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Redwood City, CA.

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Managers, All Other17$328k n=3
Pharmacy Technicians4
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
Fast Food and Counter Workers4
Child, Family, and School Social Workers4

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time20$328k n=5
Part-time6
Intern2
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare90
Retail52
Food Service / Restaurants26
Technology16$328k n=5
Media & Entertainment12$328k n=5

Top categories

  • Healthcare Other7
  • Cook / Kitchen6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Director4
  • Store Supervisor / Manager4
  • Retail Associate3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other17
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers4
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare90
  • Retail52
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Technology16
  • Media & Entertainment12
  • Consumer Goods4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified149 · 84%
  • Full-time20 · 11%
  • Part-time6 · 3%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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