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Jobs in Santa Ana, CA
163 active postings tracked in Santa Ana, CA · collapsed to 109 roles.
Santa Ana, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)
- Few reposted listings (33% appear duplicated)
Santa Ana, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Santa Ana, CA job market is currently cooling, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 163 active job postings tracked here, 37% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 37% of postings in Santa Ana, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 13 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 16 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 1043+ days.
- 6% of postings list a salary range (10 of 163).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 70% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Ross Stores, Pizza Hut, and Panda Express.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
- 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.
- 163Active postings
- 13Posted this week
- 60Open 30+ days37% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 6%List salary10 of 163
- 70%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $76kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 16dMedian agep90 1043d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager24
- Retail Associate22
- Crew / Cashier13
- Food Service9
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead9
- Restaurant Manager / GM4
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers9
- Managers, All Other8
- Retail Salespersons6
- Fast Food and Counter Workers6
- Customer Service Representatives4
- Cooks, Restaurant3
Top sectors
- Retail76
- Food Service / Restaurants68
- Consumer Goods24
- Healthcare10
- Transportation & Logistics10
- Professional Services3
Employment mix
- Unspecified120 · 74%
- Part-time29 · 18%
- Full-time9 · 6%
- Temporary4 · 2%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Ross Stores · Santa Ana, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Assistant Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Ross Stores · Santa Ana, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Area Supervisor× 4 openings
Ross Stores · Santa Ana, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 3 weeks ago
- Sales and Operations Management Trainee
Penske Truck Leasing · Santa Ana, CA · penske.jobs
$52k · posted 3 weeks ago
- Registered Client Service Associate
Morgan Stanley · Santa Ana, CA · ms.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Mobile Associate - Retail SalesCustomer Success× 2 openings
T-Mobile · Santa Ana, CA · tmobile.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Store Protection Specialist× 5 openings
Ross Stores · Santa Ana, CA · jobs.rossstores.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Assistant Facilities Manager
Public Storage · Santa Ana, CA · publicstoragejobs.com
posted 1 month ago
- Crew MemberCrew / Cashier× 3 openings
Chipotle · Santa Ana, CA · jobs.chipotle.com
most recent posted 3 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1350918-1)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Santa Ana, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 11 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360284-2)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Santa Ana, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 11 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1361425-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Santa Ana, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 0 years ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1352165-2)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Santa Ana, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 0 years ago