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Salinas, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (14% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 15% from the last 14 days)

Salinas, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Salinas, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 119 active job postings tracked here, 68% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.

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.

Salinas, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time24$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time2
Intern1
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail91$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants27
Consumer Goods23$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare2
Technology1

Top categories

  • Retail Associate15
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Pharmacy5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • Retail Salespersons3
  • Managers, All Other1
  • Computer User Support Specialists1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail91
  • Food Service / Restaurants27
  • Consumer Goods23
  • Healthcare2
  • Technology1
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified91 · 76%
  • Part-time24 · 20%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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