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Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA
160 active postings tracked in San Luis Obispo, CA · collapsed to 145 roles.
San Luis Obispo, CA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 100% of postings in San Luis Obispo, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 64 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 348+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (9 of 160).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 89% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, CommonSpirit Health, and Aya Healthcare.
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.
- 160Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 160Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary9 of 160
- 89%Hourly8 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 64dMedian agep90 348d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Pharmacy Technician-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago
- Pharmacy Technician Non-CertifiedPharmacy
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago
- Pharmacy StockerWarehouse / Stocker
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago
- Pharmacist - RegisteredPharmacy
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago
- Pharmacy -Immunization Certified TechnicianPharmacy
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 11 months ago