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Stockton, CA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is above the national median ($29.75/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (20% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Stockton, CA job market overview (May 2026)

The Stockton, CA job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 342 active job postings tracked here, 46% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail 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 store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Stockton, CA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Stockton, CA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time29$37k n=3$29.80/hr n=6
Full-time12——
Temporary8——
Contract7——
Intern4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail176—$29.75/hr n=9
Healthcare101——
Food Service / Restaurants73——
Consumer Goods41—$29.85/hr n=6
Transportation & Logistics17——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager28
  • Retail Associate22
  • Crew / Cashier19
  • Delivery Driver18
  • Beauty Advisor / Stylist10
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead8

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers10
  • Pharmacy Technicians9
  • Managers, All Other9
  • Pharmacists8
  • Radiologic Technologists and Technicians7

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail176
  • Healthcare101
  • Food Service / Restaurants73
  • Consumer Goods41
  • Transportation & Logistics17
  • Financial Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified282 · 82%
  • Part-time29 · 8%
  • Full-time12 · 4%
  • Temporary8 · 2%
  • Contract7 · 2%
  • Intern4 · 1%

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