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Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 134 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, 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 retail associate and store supervisor / manager.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market

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

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail Associate12—$29.75/hr n=4
Store Supervisor / Manager11——
Registered Nurse7——
Server / Host5——
Bartender / Barista5——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time18—$29.75/hr n=7
Full-time13$134k n=4$30.75/hr n=3
Contract11——
Intern1——
Temporary1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail53—$29.80/hr n=10
Consumer Goods48—$29.85/hr n=7
Healthcare22—$66/hr n=3
Professional Services20—$66/hr n=3
Food Service / Restaurants19——

Top categories

  • Retail Associate12
  • Store Supervisor / Manager11
  • Registered Nurse7
  • Server / Host5
  • Bartender / Barista5
  • Engineering4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers4
  • Managers, All Other2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Registered Nurses1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail53
  • Consumer Goods48
  • Healthcare22
  • Professional Services20
  • Food Service / Restaurants19
  • Real Estate18

Employment mix

  • Unspecified90 · 67%
  • Part-time18 · 13%
  • Full-time13 · 10%
  • Contract11 · 8%
  • Intern1 · 1%
  • Temporary1 · 1%

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