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Santa Cruz, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (8% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 16% from the last 14 days)

Santa Cruz, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Santa Cruz, CA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 101 active job postings tracked here, 56% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier.
  • 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-time7—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time2——
Temporary1——
Intern1——
Contract1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail50—$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare37——
Food Service / Restaurants20——
Consumer Goods7—$29.85/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics2——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager6
  • Crew / Cashier5
  • Retail Associate4
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead4
  • Delivery Driver3
  • Pharmacy3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Registered Nurses5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
  • Physical Therapists4
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians2
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail50
  • Healthcare37
  • Food Service / Restaurants20
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Transportation & Logistics2
  • Energy1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified89 · 88%
  • Part-time7 · 7%
  • Full-time2 · 2%
  • Temporary1 · 1%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 1%

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