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Santa Ana, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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)
  • Net hiring is positive (+14 this week — 14 added vs 0 removed)

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 164 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29—$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time9——
Temporary4——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail76—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants68——
Consumer Goods24—$29.85/hr n=6
Healthcare11——
Transportation & Logistics10——

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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail76
  • Food Service / Restaurants68
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Healthcare11
  • Transportation & Logistics10
  • Professional Services3

Employment mix

  • Unspecified121 · 74%
  • Part-time29 · 18%
  • Full-time9 · 5%
  • Temporary4 · 2%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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