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Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Santa Cruz, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 116 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and store supervisor / manager, with healthcare 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 registered nurse and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Cruz, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time13—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time3——
Temporary1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare45——
Retail44—$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants22——
Consumer Goods8—$29.85/hr n=6
Professional Services8——

Top categories

  • Registered Nurse6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Cook / Kitchen5
  • Pharmacy4
  • Retail Associate4
  • Crew / Cashier4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers3
  • Physical Therapists3
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Registered Nurses2
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare45
  • Retail44
  • Food Service / Restaurants22
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Professional Services8
  • Financial Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified98 · 84%
  • Part-time13 · 11%
  • Full-time3 · 3%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%

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