Home / California / Santa Maria-Santa Barbara / Santa Barbara

Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

69
/ 100
Stable

Santa Barbara, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (32% open 30+ days)

Santa Barbara, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Santa Barbara, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 126 active job postings tracked here, 32% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Barbara, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate14—$29.75/hr n=3
Store Supervisor / Manager10——
Crew / Cashier6——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4——
Server / Host4——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time8——
Contract6——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail62$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=7
Consumer Goods59—$29.85/hr n=7
Food Service / Restaurants34——
Real Estate16——
Technology10——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate14
  • Store Supervisor / Manager10
  • Crew / Cashier6
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Server / Host4
  • Food Service4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other7
  • Software Developers6
  • Customer Service Representatives5
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Retail Salespersons2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail62
  • Consumer Goods59
  • Food Service / Restaurants34
  • Real Estate16
  • Technology10
  • Financial Services9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified95 · 75%
  • Part-time16 · 13%
  • Full-time8 · 6%
  • Contract6 · 5%
  • Intern1 · 1%

Top hiring companies

Filter by skill

Recent postings

Explore Santa Barbara, CA

Show 6 more

More cities nearby

Nearby states

Stay in the loop

Get the occasional update on job-market trends, ghost-job patterns, and what we’re shipping. No spam.