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Jobs in San Luis Obispo, CA
140 active postings tracked in San Luis Obispo, CA · collapsed to 132 roles.
San Luis Obispo, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (5% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+23 this week — 23 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 140 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in San Luis Obispo, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 23 new postings have appeared this week — about 16% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 32 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (9 of 140).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 78% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Costco, CommonSpirit Health, and Panda Express.
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.
- 140Active postings
- 23Posted this week
- 74Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary9 of 140
- 78%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 32dMedian agep90 299d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier11
- Store Supervisor / Manager7
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist6
- Pharmacy5
- Cook / Kitchen5
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
Top occupations (SOC)
- Managers, All Other7
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive4
- Fast Food and Counter Workers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Customer Service Representatives2
Top sectors
- Retail75
- Healthcare37
- Food Service / Restaurants26
- Consumer Goods20
- Transportation & Logistics3
- Manufacturing3
Employment mix
- Unspecified118 · 84%
- Part-time14 · 10%
- Full-time5 · 4%
- Temporary1 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Contract1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Cashier Assistant (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Retail Customer Service SupervisorShift Supervisor / Service Lead
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.86–$30.75/hr · posted 1 year ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · San Luis Obispo, CA · careers.petsmart.com
$17.17–$29.95/hr · posted 16 years ago