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Jobs in Santa Maria, CA
228 active postings tracked in Santa Maria, CA · collapsed to 172 roles.
Santa Maria, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Net hiring is positive (+34 this week — 34 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (25% appear duplicated)
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 228 active job postings tracked here, 33% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and pharmacy, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 33% of postings in Santa Maria, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 34 new postings have appeared this week — about 15% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 14 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 299+ days.
- 4% of postings list a salary range (9 of 228).
- 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 Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- Best opportunities are in retail associate and pharmacy.
- 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.
- 228Active postings
- 34Posted this week
- 76Open 30+ days33% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 4%List salary9 of 228
- 67%Hourly6 of disclosed
- $123kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 14dMedian agep90 299d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate10
- Pharmacy9
- Crew / Cashier8
- Beauty Advisor / Stylist7
- Nursing Assistant / CNA / PCT5
- Store Supervisor / Manager5
Top occupations (SOC)
- Physical Therapists20
- Managers, All Other11
- Registered Nurses11
- Occupational Therapists6
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses5
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers3
Top sectors
- Healthcare114
- Retail85
- Consumer Goods32
- Food Service / Restaurants23
- Transportation & Logistics7
- Professional Services4
Employment mix
- Unspecified188 · 82%
- Part-time19 · 8%
- Temporary6 · 3%
- Contract6 · 3%
- Full-time5 · 2%
- Intern4 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Payroll ClerkAccounting
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Receiving Clerk
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Meat CutterCook / Kitchen
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Service Deli ClerkCook / Kitchen
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- BakerCook / Kitchen
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Non-Licensed Optician
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Cashier (Front End)Crew / Cashier
Costco · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.costco.com
posted 9 months ago
- Pet Groomer Trainee
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 2 years ago
- Assistant Store Manager Sally Beauty 10792Store Supervisor / Manager
Sally Beauty · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Beauty Advisor (Inside Sales) Sally Beauty 10792Beauty Advisor / Stylist
Sally Beauty · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · eigx.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 years ago
- Pet Trainer
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Sales Associate Full TimeRetail Associate
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17–$29.75/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Pet Bather
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.09–$29.85/hr · posted 8 years ago
- Retail Store ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$80k–$123k · posted 11 years ago
- Pet Groomer
PetSmart · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · careers.petsmart.com
$17.17–$29.95/hr · posted 16 years ago
- Customer Service Associate - Temporary× 5 openings
Walgreens · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Senior Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy× 2 openings
Walgreens · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · jobs.walgreens.com
most recent posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate Part TimeRetail Associate
Burlington Stores · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · burlingtonstores.jobs
posted 2 weeks ago
- Patient Navigator
CommonSpirit Health · SANTA MARIA, California, United States · commonspirit.careers
posted 2 weeks ago