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South Gate, CA Job Market Score

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  • Pay is above the national median ($205k vs $135k national)
  • Few reposted listings (18% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+5 this week — 5 added vs 0 removed)

South Gate, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The South Gate, CA job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 51 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and retail associate, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in crew / cashier and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South Gate, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in South Gate, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Contract3$212k n=3
Part-time3
Intern2
Temporary1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants24
Retail23
Healthcare8
Consumer Goods8
Professional Services3$212k n=3

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier8
  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Food Service4
  • Pharmacy3
  • Delivery Driver2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers3
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers2
  • Retail Salespersons2
  • Project Management Specialists1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Pharmacy Technicians1

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants24
  • Retail23
  • Healthcare8
  • Consumer Goods8
  • Professional Services3
  • Telecommunications1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified42 · 82%
  • Contract3 · 6%
  • Part-time3 · 6%
  • Intern2 · 4%
  • Temporary1 · 2%

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