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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 (17% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 18% from the last 14 days)

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

The San Luis Obispo, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 160 active job postings tracked here, 59% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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——
Temporary2——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail95—$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare37——
Food Service / Restaurants26——
Consumer Goods20—$29.85/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics3——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager7
  • Cook / Kitchen7
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Food Service3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other8
  • 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

  • Retail95
  • Healthcare37
  • Food Service / Restaurants26
  • Consumer Goods20
  • Transportation & Logistics3
  • Manufacturing3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified137 · 86%
  • Part-time14 · 9%
  • Full-time5 · 3%
  • Temporary2 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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