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Seal Beach, CA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($168k vs $135k national)
  • Net hiring is positive (+15 this week — 15 added vs 0 removed)
  • Few reposted listings (9% appear duplicated)

Seal Beach, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Seal Beach, CA job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 65 active job postings tracked here, 31% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and retail associate, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

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

Seal Beach, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Seal Beach, CA.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering8$162k n=3—
Retail Associate2——
Crew / Cashier2——
Cook / Kitchen2——
Beauty Advisor / Stylist2——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time20—$29.85/hr n=5
Full-time2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Manufacturing33$175k n=11—
Food Service / Restaurants16——
Retail14—$29.85/hr n=6
Consumer Goods13—$29.85/hr n=6
Financial Services1——

Top categories

  • Engineering8
  • Retail Associate2
  • Crew / Cashier2
  • Cook / Kitchen2
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers9
  • Managers, All Other8
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators2
  • Information Security Analysts1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Bartenders1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing33
  • Food Service / Restaurants16
  • Retail14
  • Consumer Goods13
  • Financial Services1
  • Real Estate1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified43 · 66%
  • Part-time20 · 31%
  • Full-time2 · 3%

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