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Jobs in San Marcos, CA
178 active postings tracked in San Marcos, CA · collapsed to 131 roles.
San Marcos, CA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (26% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)
San Marcos, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The San Marcos, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 178 active job postings tracked here, 47% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, with retail as the leading sector.
- 47% of postings in San Marcos, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 9 new postings have appeared this week — about 5% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 20 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 2% of postings list a salary range (3 of 178).
- The most active employers right now are Costco, Kaiser Permanente, and KFC.
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 food service.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
San Marcos, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in San Marcos, CA.
- 178Active postings
- 9Posted this week
- 83Open 30+ days47% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 2%List salary3 of 178
- 33%Hourly1 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- —Median hourly (max)
- 20dMedian agep90 299d (long tail)
Top categories
- Crew / Cashier17
- Food Service16
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
- Restaurant Manager / GM8
- Registered Nurse6
- Healthcare Other5
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers14
- Managers, All Other11
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10
- Registered Nurses6
- Cooks, Restaurant5
- General and Operations Managers4
Top sectors
- Retail72
- Food Service / Restaurants63
- Healthcare36
- Consumer Goods8
- Financial Services3
- Real Estate3
Employment mix
- Unspecified148 · 83%
- Contract16 · 9%
- Part-time9 · 5%
- Temporary2 · 1%
- Full-time2 · 1%
- Intern1 · 1%
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Recent postings
- Surg Tech I - Part Time - San Marcos - Outpatient SurgeryPhysician / Doctor
Kaiser Permanente · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · kaiserpermanentejobs.org
posted 2 weeks ago
- Surg Tech I - On Call - San Marcos - Outpatient SurgeryPhysician / Doctor
Kaiser Permanente · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · kaiserpermanentejobs.org
posted 2 weeks ago
- Task Associate
Ulta Beauty · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Prestige Beauty AdvisorBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Registered Veterinary Technician
Petco · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · careers.petco.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Assistant StylistBeauty Advisor / Stylist
Ulta Beauty · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · careers.ulta.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail AssociateRetail Associate× 2 openings
Ross Stores · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 2 months ago
- Area Supervisor
Ross Stores · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · jobs.rossstores.com
posted 2 months ago
- DRUG-GEN MDSE/CLERKStore Supervisor / Manager
Kroger · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 2 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360337-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · San Marcos, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 3 months ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier
Chipotle · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 3 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361194-0)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · San Marcos, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351902-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · San Marcos, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360225-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · San Marcos, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser
Costco · SAN MARCOS, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 8 months ago