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Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA
101 active postings tracked in Santa Cruz, CA · collapsed to 93 roles.
Santa Cruz, CA Job Market Score
- 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 18% from the last 14 days)
Santa Cruz, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Santa Cruz, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 101 active job postings tracked here, 53% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and crew / cashier, with retail as the leading sector.
- 53% of postings in Santa Cruz, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 12 new postings have appeared this week — about 12% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 76 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 300+ days.
- 8% of postings list a salary range (8 of 101).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 88% 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
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- 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.
- 101Active postings
- 12Posted this week
- 54Open 30+ days53% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 8%List salary8 of 101
- 88%Hourly7 of disclosed
- —Median annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 76dMedian agep90 300d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
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
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%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- ICU Assistant Nurse Manager
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Clinical Dietitian
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Driver Per Diem
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Physical Therapist× 4 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Manager Quality Patient Safety
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Cardiovascular Tech / RT II
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- RN Emergency EXPERIENCE Required
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Rad Tech II Xray and CT× 2 openings
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Cardiovascular Technician
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago
- Nutrition Assistant II
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- Nutrition Assistant I
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- Care Coordinator Assistant
CommonSpirit Health · Santa Cruz, California · commonspirit.careers
posted 1 day ago
- Retail Customer Service AssociateCrew / Cashier
FedEx · Santa Cruz, California, United States · careers.fedex.com
posted 1 week ago