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San Luis Obispo, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)

San Luis Obispo, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The San Luis Obispo, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse 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 registered nurse and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

San Luis Obispo, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$29.85/hr n=6
Full-time6——
Contract3——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail81—$29.85/hr n=8
Healthcare50——
Food Service / Restaurants28——
Professional Services19——
Consumer Goods19—$29.85/hr n=8

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse14
  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Pharmacy6
  • Cook / Kitchen5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers4
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Registered Nurses2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail81
  • Healthcare50
  • Food Service / Restaurants28
  • Professional Services19
  • Consumer Goods19
  • Financial Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified129 · 81%
  • Part-time19 · 12%
  • Full-time6 · 4%
  • Contract3 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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