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San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($142k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+360 this week — 360 added vs 0 removed)

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 2,707 active job postings tracked here, 25% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering235$155k n=38—
Director82$186k n=12—
Retail Associate64—$29.75/hr n=9
Crew / Cashier54——
Store Supervisor / Manager52$123k n=6—

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers508$161k n=42—
Managers, All Other339$171k n=18—
Management Analysts69$83k n=9—
Project Management Specialists66$180k n=8—
Registered Nurses47——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract148$142k n=42—
Part-time137$37k n=11$29.85/hr n=21
Full-time56$127k n=20$29.85/hr n=5
Intern17——
Temporary13$70k n=3—

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing1,202$121k n=115—
Technology980$164k n=177—
Retail601$184k n=70$29.85/hr n=27
Professional Services365$160k n=34—
Consumer Goods266$123k n=14$29.85/hr n=25

Top categories

  • Engineering235
  • Director82
  • Retail Associate64
  • Crew / Cashier54
  • Store Supervisor / Manager52
  • Registered Nurse50

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers508
  • Managers, All Other339
  • Management Analysts69
  • Project Management Specialists66
  • Registered Nurses47
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers36

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing1,202
  • Technology980
  • Retail601
  • Professional Services365
  • Consumer Goods266
  • Healthcare245

Employment mix

  • Unspecified2,336 · 86%
  • Contract148 · 5%
  • Part-time137 · 5%
  • Full-time56 · 2%
  • Intern17 · 1%
  • Temporary13 · 0%

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