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Santa Maria, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+33 this week — 33 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 25% from the last 14 days)

Santa Maria, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Santa Maria, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 227 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and crew / cashier, with healthcare as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and crew / cashier.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Maria, CA job market

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

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time19—$29.85/hr n=5
Temporary6——
Contract5——
Full-time5——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Healthcare114——
Retail85—$29.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods32$123k n=3$29.85/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants23——
Transportation & Logistics6——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate10
  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
  • Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT5
  • Pharmacy5
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Physical Therapists20
  • Managers, All Other12
  • Registered Nurses11
  • Occupational Therapists6
  • Pharmacy Technicians5
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Healthcare114
  • Retail85
  • Consumer Goods32
  • Food Service / Restaurants23
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Professional Services4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified188 · 83%
  • Part-time19 · 8%
  • Temporary6 · 3%
  • Contract5 · 2%
  • Full-time5 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 2%

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