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Jobs in San Carlos, CA
30 active postings tracked in San Carlos, CA · collapsed to 27 roles.
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Cooling
San Carlos, CA Job Market Score
Driven by
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 23% from the last 14 days)
San Carlos, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The San Carlos, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 30 active job postings tracked here, 60% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in shift supervisor / service lead and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 60% of postings in San Carlos, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 3 new postings have appeared this week — about 10% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 86 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3053+ days.
- 30% of postings list a salary range (9 of 30).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are PetSmart, Panda Express, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in shift supervisor / service lead and retail associate.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
San Carlos, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Carlos, CA.
- 30Active postings
- 3Posted this week
- 18Open 30+ days60% of active
- 1Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 30%List salary9 of 30
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 86dMedian agep90 3053d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
- Retail Associate3
- Store Supervisor / Manager3
- Crew / Cashier2
- Truck Driver (CDL)2
- Customer Success1
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2
- Managers, All Other1
- Cooks, Restaurant1
- Bartenders1
- Fast Food and Counter Workers1
In-demand skills
Top sectors
- Retail15
- Food Service / Restaurants9
- Consumer Goods8
- Healthcare4
- Financial Services2
- Manufacturing2
Employment mix
- Unspecified19 · 63%
- Part-time6 · 20%
- Full-time3 · 10%
- Contract2 · 7%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Shift Lead - San CarlosShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Peet's Coffee · San Carlos, California · peets.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Barista - San CarlosBartender / Barista
Peet's Coffee · San Carlos, California · peets.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 2 weeks ago