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South Gate, 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 ($205k vs $130k national)

South Gate, CA job market overview (June 2026)

The South Gate, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 69 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in crew / cashier and food service, 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 crew / cashier and food service.
  • 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
Part-time6——
Contract3$212k n=3—
Full-time1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail30——
Food Service / Restaurants30——
Consumer Goods7——
Professional Services4$212k n=3—
Manufacturing2——

Top categories

  • Crew / Cashier7
  • Food Service6
  • Retail Associate6
  • Store Supervisor / Manager5
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead3
  • Warehouse / Stocker2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Project Management Specialists1
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers1
  • Cooks, Restaurant1
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers1
  • Retail Salespersons1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail30
  • Food Service / Restaurants30
  • Consumer Goods7
  • Professional Services4
  • Manufacturing2
  • Telecommunications2

Employment mix

  • Unspecified59 · 86%
  • Part-time6 · 9%
  • Contract3 · 4%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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