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Jobs in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
98 active postings tracked in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA · collapsed to 95 roles.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA Job Market Score
- Pay is above the national median ($29.85/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
- Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
- Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market overview (May 2026)
The Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 98 active job postings tracked here, 27% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and store supervisor / manager, with retail as the leading sector.
- 27% of postings in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 15 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 319+ days.
- 11% of postings list a salary range (11 of 98).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $29.85/hr, with 64% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Hilton, EssilorLuxottica, and Domino's Pizza.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
- 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.
- 98Active postings
- 15Posted this week
- 26Open 30+ days27% of active
- 0Remote / hybrid0% of active
- 11%List salary11 of 98
- 64%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $102kMedian annual (max)
- $29.85/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 14dMedian agep90 319d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Retail Associate13
- Store Supervisor / Manager6
- Server / Host4
- Delivery Driver3
- Bartender / Barista3
- Cook / Kitchen2
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers6
- Managers, All Other5
- Customer Service Representatives2
- Retail Salespersons2
- Chief Executives1
- Registered Nurses1
Top sectors
- Retail56
- Consumer Goods49
- Food Service / Restaurants18
- Real Estate12
- Technology10
- Financial Services9
Employment mix
- Unspecified70 · 71%
- Part-time16 · 16%
- Full-time7 · 7%
- Contract4 · 4%
- Intern1 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Retail Sales and Store Support
Albertsons · Santa Barbara, CA · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 week ago
- Restaurant Host, Roundhouse (Seasonal) - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortServer / Host
Hilton · Santa Barbara, CA · jobs.hilton.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Food Server, Roundhouse (Seasonal) - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortServer / Host
Hilton · Santa Barbara, CA · jobs.hilton.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Pool Bartender (Seasonal) - Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront ResortBartender / Barista
Hilton · Santa Barbara, CA · jobs.hilton.com
posted 2 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate – Part TimeRetail Associate
AutoZone · Santa Barbara, CA · careers.autozone.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- DishwasherFood Service
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Santa Barbara, CA · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate, La Cumbre Plaza - Part TimeRetail Associate
Macy's · Santa Barbara, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Retail Sales Associate, La Cumbre Plaza - FlexRetail Associate
Macy's · Santa Barbara, CA · ebwh.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 3 weeks ago
- Associate Gallery Leader
RH (Restoration Hardware) · Santa Barbara, CA · hcqq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 4 weeks ago
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Cigna · Santa Barbara, CA · cigna.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com
posted 4 weeks ago