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Jobs in Santa Barbara, CA
157 active postings tracked in Santa Barbara, CA · collapsed to 153 roles.
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Santa Barbara, CA Job Market Score
Driven by
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $26/hr national)
Santa Barbara, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Santa Barbara, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 157 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Santa Barbara, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 56 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 566+ days.
- 14% of postings list a salary range (22 of 157).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 59% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Aya Healthcare, Hilton, and Panda Express.
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 retail associate.
- 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.
- 157Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 157Open 30+ days100% of active
- 3Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 14%List salary22 of 157
- 59%Hourly13 of disclosed
- $168kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 56dMedian agep90 566d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager15
- Retail Associate13
- Registered Nurse7
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead6
- Bartender / Barista5
- Crew / Cashier5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers4
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
- Cooks, Restaurant3
- Managers, All Other2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Registered Nurses1
Top sectors
- Retail56
- Consumer Goods51
- Food Service / Restaurants35
- Healthcare22
- Professional Services20
- Real Estate18
Employment mix
- Unspecified113 · 72%
- Part-time18 · 11%
- Full-time13 · 8%
- Contract11 · 7%
- Intern1 · 1%
- Temporary1 · 1%
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Recent postings
- Assistant Center Director - Mathnasium of Santa BarbaraDirector
Mathnasium · Santa Barbara, CA · mathnasium-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago
- Math Instructor / Tutor
Mathnasium · Santa Barbara, CA · mathnasium-careers.careerplug.com
posted 1 month ago