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Santa Ana, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
  • High share of long-open postings (99% open 30+ days)

Santa Ana, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Santa Ana, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 257 active job postings tracked here, 99% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with food service / restaurants 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Ana, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Santa Ana, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time35$180k n=4$29.85/hr n=8
Full-time14——
Contract4——
Intern2——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants107——
Retail82—$29.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods32—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services25——
Healthcare14$198k n=4$34.98/hr n=3

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager35
  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Retail Associate22
  • Food Service21
  • Restaurant Manager / GM11
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Retail Salespersons4
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Managers, All Other3
  • Customer Service Representatives2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants107
  • Retail82
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Professional Services25
  • Healthcare14
  • Manufacturing10

Employment mix

  • Unspecified201 · 78%
  • Part-time35 · 14%
  • Full-time14 · 5%
  • Contract4 · 2%
  • Intern2 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 0%

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