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South San Francisco, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($232k vs $135k national)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (2% open 30+ days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+9 this week — 9 added vs 0 removed)

South San Francisco, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The South San Francisco, CA job market is currently strong, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 50 active job postings tracked here, 2% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in retail associate and director, with transportation & logistics as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in retail associate and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

South San Francisco, CA job market

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

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Transportation & Logistics24
Healthcare18$246k n=3
Retail6
Real Estate4
Consumer Goods2

Top categories

  • Retail Associate5
  • Director3
  • Pharmacy2
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)2
  • Delivery Driver2
  • Automotive Mechanic2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Respiratory Therapists2
  • Mental Health Counselors2
  • Customer Service Representatives2
  • Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics2
  • Clinical and Counseling Psychologists2
  • Human Resources Specialists1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Transportation & Logistics24
  • Healthcare18
  • Retail6
  • Real Estate4
  • Consumer Goods2
  • Professional Services1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified29 · 58%
  • Part-time9 · 18%
  • Contract8 · 16%
  • Full-time3 · 6%
  • Intern1 · 2%

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