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Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
116 active postings tracked in Santa Cruz, CA · collapsed to 110 roles.
Santa Cruz, CA Job Market Score
- 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.
- 100% of postings in Santa Cruz, 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 119 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 345+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (9 of 116).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 67% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are CommonSpirit Health, Costco, and Domino's Pizza.
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.
- 116Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 116Open 30+ days100% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary9 of 116
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $188kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 119dMedian agep90 345d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Commercial Driver – Part Time
AutoZone · Santa Cruz, California · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 month ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Santa Cruz, California · careers.autozone.com
posted 1 month ago
- Anesthesia Technician I
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 months ago
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 months ago
- Delivery Driver(07992) - 2391 Mission StreetDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 3 months ago
- General Manager(07992) - 2391 Mission StreetStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 4 months ago
- Kitchen LeaderCook / Kitchen
Chipotle · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 4 months ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1376812-10)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Santa Cruz, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 4 months ago
- Service LeaderShift Supervisor / Service Lead
Chipotle · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.chipotle.com
posted 5 months ago
- Shift Leader (P1-1360917-1)Shift Supervisor / Service Lead
Panda Express · Santa Cruz, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 6 months ago
- Delivery Driver - Santa CruzDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 6 months ago
- Assistant Manager -Santa CruzStore Supervisor / Manager
Domino's Pizza · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 6 months ago
- Store Manager (P1-1483076-8)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Santa Cruz, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 7 months ago
- General Manager- Santa cruzDelivery Driver
Domino's Pizza · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 8 months ago
- CSR/ Pizza Maker - Santa Cruz
Domino's Pizza · Santa Cruz, California · jobs.smartrecruiters.com
posted 8 months ago
- Kitchen Team (P1-1351594-0)Crew / Cashier
Panda Express · Santa Cruz, CA · pandacareers.com
posted 9 months ago
- Veterinarian× 2 openings
Banfield Pet Hospital · Santa Cruz, California · banfield-uat-h56cui.joveo.site
$130k–$188k · most recent posted 9 months ago