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Richmond, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (7% appear duplicated)
  • Pay is below the national median ($116k vs $129k national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 22% from the last 14 days)

Richmond, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Richmond, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 125 active job postings tracked here, 50% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Richmond, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Richmond, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time15—$27.59/hr n=5
Full-time7——
Contract3——
Intern3——
Temporary2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$27.59/hr n=6
Healthcare19——
Consumer Goods18—$27.59/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants14——
Financial Services10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Crew / Cashier3
  • Cook / Kitchen3
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)2
  • Maintenance Technician2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other10
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Pharmacists3
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General2
  • Financial and Investment Analysts2
  • Stockers and Order Fillers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Healthcare19
  • Consumer Goods18
  • Food Service / Restaurants14
  • Financial Services10
  • Transportation & Logistics5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified95 · 76%
  • Part-time15 · 12%
  • Full-time7 · 6%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 2%
  • Temporary2 · 2%

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