Home / California / San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles / San Luis Obispo

Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA

59
/ 100
Cooling

San Luis Obispo, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+22 this week — 22 added vs 0 removed)

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

The San Luis Obispo, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 141 active job postings tracked here, 52% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier 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 crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager.
  • 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-time14—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time5——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare37——
Food Service / Restaurants26——
Consumer Goods20—$29.85/hr n=7
Financial Services3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier10
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Food Service3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other9
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive4
  • Pharmacy Technicians4
  • Cooks, Restaurant3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Healthcare37
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Financial Services3
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified120 · 85%
  • Part-time14 · 10%
  • Full-time5 · 4%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

Top hiring companies

Filter by skill

Recent postings

Explore San Luis Obispo, CA

Show 6 more

More cities nearby

Nearby states

Stay in the loop

Get the occasional update on job-market trends, ghost-job patterns, and what we’re shipping. No spam.